Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Says It Was ‘Really Cool’ Having Taylor Swift at NBA Finals — But He Wasn’t at Her Wedding

While the NBA Finals MVP didn't confirm whether he and the rest of New York's starting five were invited, he did say he wasn't there.

Jalen Brunson speaks onstage during "Nightcap" Podcast at the Fanatics Fest NYC 2026 at Jacob Javits Center on July 18, 2026 in New York City.

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Taylor Swift attended game 4 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in June, which saw the Knicks overcome a 29-point deficit for the largest comeback in Finals history. Knicks star Jalen Brunson spoke at Variety’s inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio last week, during which he showed appreciation for having the pop supernova courtside among the celebrity guests in the crowd.

“It’s really cool having her there,” Brunson said, before bringing up Swift also being courtside for the Eastern Conference Finals in Cleveland. “I feel like her being in Cleveland for courtside one game, obviously, I think Travis and the Kelces are from Ohio, so I get that. And she’s been at the Knicks’ games before.”