Jalen Brunson Embraces WWE Star's Ritual to Boost Knicks' Title Hopes

WHO:

Fox News - Jalen Brunson, WWE star Danhausen, New York Knicks

Bleacher Report - J-Starr of BodySlam.net, Atlanta Hawks

WHAT:

Bleacher Report - Danhausen took credit for the Knicks' win in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks, stating, "I uncursed them, and they won."

Bleacher Report - Danhausen's request for a one-day contract with the Knicks would presumably be a cap-friendly deal to keep the team below the first and second aprons.

Bleacher Report - The Knicks are considering giving Danhausen a championship ring, a spot in the parade down the Canyon of Heroes, or his own banner in the Madison Square Garden rafters.

Fox News - Jalen Brunson believes in Danhausen's uncursing powers after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years.

Bleacher Report - Danhausen is requesting a one-day contract from the New York Knicks to retire as an NBA champion.

Bleacher Report - The Knicks won Game 6 of their first-round matchup against the Atlanta Hawks with a score of 140-89.

Bleacher Report - The Knicks had a playoff record of 13-1 for the remainder of the playoffs.

WHERE:

Bleacher Report - The game took place during the Knicks' playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks.

WHEN:

Bleacher Report - Danhausen uncursed the Knicks prior to Game 6 of the playoffs.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - This year has seen the most insane WWE-NBA crossover, courtesy of Danhausen.

Bleacher Report - Danhausen has a reputation for cursing wrestlers and sports teams, and he claims to have uncursed the Knicks, contributing to their success.

HOW:

Bleacher Report - Danhausen performed the uncursing after a Cameo request from J-Starr of BodySlam.net.

Danhausen has taken credit for the Knicks' victory in Game 6 against the Atlanta Hawks, claiming, "I uncursed them, and they won." The team is also considering offering him a one-day contract, which would likely be a cap-friendly deal, and they are contemplating giving him a championship ring, a spot in the parade down the Canyon of Heroes, or even his own banner in the Madison Square Garden rafters. This year has featured an unprecedented crossover between WWE and the NBA, largely thanks to Danhausen's unique influence.