Jalen Brunson Moves Mariska Hargitay to Tears at Knicks Parade

WHO:

US Magazine - Jalen Brunson, NBA Finals MVP, and Mariska Hargitay, actress, participated in the Knicks championship parade.

Newsweek - Mariska Hargitay and Jalen Brunson are friends.

WHAT:

US Magazine - Millions of New York Knicks fans celebrated the team’s victory as the 2026 NBA champions.

Newsweek - Mariska Hargitay was moved to tears during the Knicks championship parade.

WHERE:

US Magazine - The celebration took place in the Canyon of Heroes, New York City.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The Knicks championship parade occurred in 2026.

WHY:

Newsweek - The parade was held to celebrate the New York Knicks winning the NBA championship.

HOW:

US Magazine - Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay were on one of the floats during the parade.

(UPDATED June 18, 2026 23:38 UTC)

Millions of New York Knicks fans gathered in the Canyon of Heroes in New York City to celebrate the team's victory as the 2026 NBA champions. Among the festivities, NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and actress Mariska Hargitay, who are friends, shared a moment on one of the floats, with Hargitay visibly moved to tears during the parade. The event marked a significant celebration for Knicks supporters, honoring the team's remarkable achievement.