Knicks’ Jalen Brunson Has Adorable Moment with Tiniest Fan
New York Knicks captain Jalen Brunson created a heartwarming holiday memory on December 21, 2025, during the team’s 132-125 victory over the Miami Heat at Madison Square Garden. The All-Star guard surprised one of his youngest—and most devoted—fans in a wholesome meet-and-greet that quickly went viral.
The story began back in October when an Instagram video from user @myleanback exploded on social media. It showed her toddler daughter posing for photos, gleefully saying “Brunson!” instead of “cheese” every time the camera flashed. The little girl, decked out in Knicks gear and often carrying an 8-inch plush toy replica of Brunson (complete with his signature braids), became an instant fan favorite online.
The Knicks organization took notice and invited the family to sit courtside for the Heat game. Before tip-off, Brunson personally surprised the tiny fan, leading to an adorable interaction captured on video and photos shared by the team.
In the clip posted by @nyknicks on X: “one of jalen’s biggest fans showed up today and the captain drops a season-high in points 🧡💙 coincidence?? nah, just BRUNSONNNN!”
The post featured the little girl beaming as she met her idol, with Brunson smiling warmly and engaging with her. Fans melted over the moment, with comments like “That child is absolutely adorable” and “I’m not crying, you’re crying” flooding social media.
Adding to the magic, Brunson delivered a season-high 47 points in the win, as if fueled by his tiniest supporter’s presence.
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