Two days after winning the NBA Finals, the New York Knicks will appear on a special episode of… The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Members of the winning team will appear on Monday’s episode of the NBC late-night show, airing at 11:35pm ET/PT and streaming the following day on Peacock.
A Knicks fan, Fallon will welcome NBA Finals MVP Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, OG Anunoby and Mikal Bridges to discuss their championship run and final season. The episode will also include appearances by the entire Knicks team and head coach Mike Brown, as well as surprise guests.
“It took 53 years to book,” Fallon said.
Additionally, New York City natives Wu-Tang Clan are scheduled to perform.
NBC said that “in recognition of the team’s loyal fan base, the entire studio audience will be comprised of die-hard Knicks fans who were unable to attend the Finals in person, bringing unparalleled energy and hometown pride to Studio 6B at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.”
The New York team won its first title since 1973 with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Texas on Saturday evening.
Among the stars in attendance who celebrated their win were Spike Lee, Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller.
NBC said previously announced guests for Monday’s edition of Tonight show Will be rescheduled. According to NBC’s official listings, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Britt Lower, Rhett & Link, and comedian Zarna Garg were all scheduled to appear in Monday’s episode.
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