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Jalen Brunson's 'SNL' Monologue Features Knicks Teammates Roasting Him
Confirmed
In Short: Jalen Brunson's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue featured his New York Knicks teammates roasting him. The remaining members of the Knicks starting five visited Studio 8H to join in the fun.
During the monologue, Brunson was interrupted by teammate RJ Barrett, who asked, 'How long's this going to go?' Barrett replied, 'About another seven minutes.' Brunson then booted Barrett off the stage and took questions from the audience, which included his teammates.
Brunson was also questioned by teammates Quentin Grimes and Julius Randle about a $113 million pay cut he reportedly took to resign with the Knicks. Grimes asked, 'Is it true that you took a $113 million pay cut just to resign with the Knicks?' Brunson confirmed, 'Yeah, that’s pretty true,' to which Randle responded, 'Wow, so is that money, like, still up for grabs?
Brunson opened Season 52 of 'Saturday Night Live' with musical guest Katye, setting the stage for a night of comedy and entertainment.
The Knicks teammates ribbed each other a bit more before Brunson welcomed them onstage to continue the playful banter.
Background
Jalen Brunson's 'Saturday Night Live' monologue featured his New York Knicks teammates roasting him. The remaining members of the Knicks starting five visited Studio 8H to join in the fun.
What's confirmed
- During the monologue, Brunson was interrupted by teammate RJ Barrett, who asked, 'How long's this going to go?' Barrett replied, 'About another seven minutes.' Brunson then booted Barrett off the stage and took questions from the audience, which included his teammates.
- Brunson was also questioned by teammates Quentin Grimes and Julius Randle about a $113 million pay cut he reportedly took to resign with the Knicks. Grimes asked, 'Is it true that you took a $113 million pay cut just to resign with the Knicks?' Brunson confirmed, 'Yeah, that’s pretty true,' to which Randle responded, 'Wow, so is that money, like, still up for grabs?
- Brunson opened Season 52 of 'Saturday Night Live' with musical guest Katye, setting the stage for a night of comedy and entertainment.
- The Knicks teammates ribbed each other a bit more before Brunson welcomed them onstage to continue the playful banter.
What's still developing
- Jalen Brunson ‘s “ Saturday Night Live ” monologue featured some familiar faces, as the remaining members of the Knicks starting five visited Studio 8H to roast their team captain.
- Tonight Mariska Hargitay, who recently directed an Emmy-winning documentary and also made her Broadway debut, became the first woman to host the Emmy Awards in 15 years, and at least in the show’s fairly brief opening monologue she mostly steered clear of attempting to out-do the outrageous comedy talents of previous hosts Amy Poehler and Tina Fey.