After the Knicks clinched their first NBA title in 53 years, guard Jose Alvarado Jr. invited his dad to the locker room, where an epic merch drop took place. “He gave me his whole uniform, his jersey, shorts, sneakers, headband, the champion shirt. . . . He said, ‘Pa, hold this. It’s wet, but put … Read more
Jose Alvarado is enjoying himself following the Knicks’ championship — perhaps a little too much. Early on during the Knicks’ historic playoff run, Alvarado said he would get drunk for eight days straight if they were to win the NBA Finals. “If we win, I’ma be drunk for eight days,” Alvarado said on the “7PM … Read more
These New York Knicks counted on an adorable second string to help carry them through the NBA Finals. Meet the young children of MVP Jalen Brunson and teammates Josh Hart, Miles “Deuce” McBride and Jose Alvarado, all proud dads whose kids have brightened their A-list lives this season, both on and off the court. Jordyn … Read more
When Knicks point guard Jose Alvarado collided with former mayor Mike Bloomberg while chasing a loose ball in Game 3 — and then made sure the 83-year-old was OK — it was no surprise to those who grew up coaching the determined-but-kind kid from the Brooklyn projects. “He fought and he fought and he fought,” … Read more