Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart have already become Knicks legends, and even a trip to Yankee Stadium turned into another moment fans will remember.
Fresh off their title-winning season, the pair were in the Bronx to throw out ceremonial first pitches before the Yankees hosted the Chicago White Sox. But it was not the pitches that got fans talking, it was what happened later when the camera found them in the stands.
Brunson reached over and knocked Hart’s Yankees cap, and the moment quickly spread online as another example of their unmistakable chemistry.
Jalen Brunson cap slap goes viral at Yankee Stadium
Yankees on X shared the moment on social media, and fans were quick to jump in. The slap itself was harmless, just another entry in a long list of playful exchanges between the two.
One fan summed up the vibe perfectly, simply commenting: “Bromance.”
Another joked about how natural it felt, writing: “He been wanting to do that all day.”
As always, some fans took it further. One reply read: “Brunson hit Harts cap, Hart stuck his thumb up Brunsons a___. These are not the same lol.”
Knicks title heroes gave Yankees fans more than a first pitch
One fan noted: “They didnt put them in legends is crazy 😭.”
That reaction speaks to how quickly Brunson and Hart’s status has changed. They are not just basketball players anymore, they are part of the city’s championship story.
Their visit started with the ceremonial first pitch, a tradition often reserved for local heroes. Reports said Brunson threw to J.C. Escarra, while Hart threw to Max Schuemann.
The Yankees went on to beat the White Sox 10-5, with Cody Bellinger and Paul Goldschmidt among the standout performers.
But it was the Knicks duo who stole the show. The cap slap landed because fans already know the act, two Villanova teammates, NBA champions and professional annoyances who clearly enjoy every second of it.
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