Jalen Brunson shows off his acting chops with appearance on 'Law & Order: SVU' with pal Mariska Hargitay
The two have struck up a friendship over the past few years with Hargitay attending Knicks games and Brunson a fan of the show.
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson appeared on the popular NBC show "Law & Order: SVU" alongside his friend and actress Mariska Hargitay. The 2026 NBA Finals MVP, who has been leading the Knicks to success recently, took on the role of Detective Jay Madison. The guest appearance on the show's latest episode saw Brunson interacting with Hargitay, who plays the character Olivia Benson.
In the scene, Brunson discusses a recent case that could assist Hargitay's current investigation. The former Kings coach Rick Brunson and his son Jalen also made an appearance at a restaurant scene in the episode. Brunson expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to work with Hargitay, a beloved character in his life, stating that it feels like a pregame show for him.
The two have been friends for years, with Hargitay being a big Knicks fan and Brunson being a fan of the show himself.
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