Knicks fever retains spreading.
Greater than a dozen followers competed in a Jalen Brunson look-alike contest in Manhattan Monday, the place the first-place winner — a close to spitting picture of the clutch level guard — was gifted tickets to New York’s subsequent dwelling playoff recreation set for later this week.
The doppelganger occasion passed off throughout the road from Madison Sq. Backyard and even had a short look from Brunson’s teammate, Josh Hart, who helped choose the winner over FaceTime, a day after New York beat the Pacers and lower Indiana’s collection result in 2-1 video games.
A lot of the 15 contributors and one lovely pup have been decked out in Brunson’s jerseys, nevertheless it was lifelong Knicks fan Zachary Davidson who had the closest resemblance to the all-star level guard.
Davidson advised The Submit that since Brunson came visiting from the Dallas Mavericks in 2022, passersby on Massive Apple streets continually examine him to the participant.
“I get stopped on the street every five seconds telling me I look like Jalen,” he stated. “I had 100 [direct messages on social media] telling me I look like Jalen, so you know I had to show up.”
The competition was hosted by Final Take Present, a web based sports activities comedy present, and sponsored by the sports activities betting app Novig.
Matt Hillman, who is named Matty Ice and hosts the Roommates Present with Brunson and Hart, was readily available and dialed in Hart to assist choose the winner among the many remaining three contestants within the remaining spherical.
Davidson’s prize for his uncanny likeness to Brunson was a pair of tickets to Recreation 5 on the Backyard Thursday evening, that are at present going for at least $600 on the secondary market.
It’ll be his first recreation at MSG, and he plans on bringing his pal.
“I’m feeling confident, coming off [the Game 3] win, I think we’re gonna do well,” Davison stated.
“And you gotta keep the faith, gotta keep hope alive.”
One other competitor advised The Submit he’s able to see the Knicks even up the collection Tuesday evening on the highway.
“Knicks in six,” stated Jeff, who solely gave his first title. “Defense finally showed up late last night and that’s gonna continue on, I think.”
New York takes on the Pacers for Recreation 4 – and an opportunity to knot the collection up – Tuesday evening at 8 p.m.
