Harry Styles. Image via: Getty Images
Brunson led the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years and won Finals MVP. Billboard posted the clip online with a salute to Brunson as MVP of the 2026 champions. The Knicks connection started before Tuesday. At a Garden show last month, Styles called Jalen Brunson the “King of New York.
Harry Styles arrived at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night for the Knicks’ season opener against the 76ers, the same night the team raised its 2026 championship banner. A TSN post on X also had Styles in the building for the Knicks’ first game of the season, and the 30-show residency has turned the Garden into a second home for the performer. Before going inside, he turned back and signed an autograph for a fan waiting outside, and TMZ caught the moment on video.
The singer has spent much of the past few months at the arena for the “Together, Together” residency, and the stage there has already produced a shoutout for Jalen Brunson. A long list of other celebrities filled the arena too, including some of the Knicks’ most loyal fans. In the space of a month, Styles has gone from headlining the arena to showing up for the home team. Styles was far from the only famous face. Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan, Spike Lee and Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay were all seen celebrating, as the team’s longest-serving celebrity fans. Jon Bon Jovi joined Styles on the music side. Edie Falco, Steve Schirripa, John Turturro, Action Bronson and Sam Morril were spotted too, and Jordyn Woods sat courtside. NFL commissioner Roger Goodell and Mark Shapiro were there, and Mets owner Steve Cohen was spotted at the game. The Yankees were well represented, with Cam Schlittler, Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. all in attendance. Jon Stewart and Mike Tomlin were seen during the ceremony, and former presidential candidate Chris Christie attended as well.
The Knicks raised their banner before the game against the 76ers, and the celebrity turnout was huge.