New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson celebrated his milestone hosting gig on Saturday Night Live by hitting exclusive Manhattan venue Crane Club in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The All-Star point guard took center stage at Studio 8H on Saturday night to host the eagerly anticipated Season 52 premiere alongside musical guest Katseye.
Brunson kept the party rolling well after cameras stopped, arriving at the chic New York hotspot to toast the occasion with a star-studded guest list.
The Knicks captain kept things casual and stylish for the bash, sporting a white tee, green bomber jacket and a black beanie as security escorted him inside.
He was not alone in marking the occasion, with longtime teammate and close friend Josh Hart arriving alongside his wife, Shannon, to support the Knicks floor general.
Hart, who made a cameo during the broadcast alongside fellow Knicks stars Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges, stepped out in a black tracksuit and white tee.
New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson celebrated his milestone hosting gig on Saturday Night Live by hitting exclusive Manhattan venue Crane Club
The Knicks captain kept things casual and stylish for the bash, sporting a black graphic tee, dark sunglasses, and a black beanie as security escorted him inside
Josh Hart was also seen arriving alongside his wife, Shannon, to support his Knicks teammate
Exclusive photographs obtained by DailyMail.com show a string of A-list names descending on Crane Club to keep the celebrations alive.
SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels was pictured arriving at the venue alongside cast member Marcello Hernandez, who greeted onlookers outside.
Hollywood star Jon Hamm was also among the high-profile attendees spotted heading inside the club alongside wife Anna Osceola to toast the Season 52 opener.
Rising pop stars Daniela Avanzini and Lara Raj from musical guest Katseye were also pictured arriving at the post-show bash in glamorous nightlife looks.
Brunson’s turn on SNL capped off an unforgettable stretch for the 30-year-old, cementing his status as an undisputed New York folk hero after guiding the franchise to an NBA title.
Brunson became just the fifth basketball player ever to host the prestigious show, joining Bill Russell, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and LeBron James in the club.
He started the show with a five-minute monologue where he quickly poked fun at the Knicks’ dramatic NBA Finals win over the San Antonio Spurs, marked by a number of late fourth-quarter comeback wins.
Jalen Brunson delivered the opening monologue as he hosted Saturday Night Live
SNL cast member Marcello Hernandez spotted making his way to the venue
Hollywood star Jon Hamm was also among the high-profile attendees spotted heading inside the club alongside wife Anna Osceola to toast the Season 52 opener
SNL creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels was pictured arriving at the venue
‘I’m going to approach hosting the same way I approach a Knicks Finals game,’ Brunson joked.
‘So the first three quarters of the show are going to be God awful. The last sketch is gonna be amazing.’
And he then quickly delivered a joke about the other major event to happen at the Knicks’ Madison Square Garden home since he last played there – the star-studded wedding of pop megastar Taylor Swift and NFL icon Travis Kelce.
However, fans watching were left divided by Brunson’s performance, with many suggesting that his teammates, Hart, Karl-Anthony Towns, Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby, who all joined him on stage, were more naturals on camera.
