Feb 8, 2024; New York, New York, USA; American actress Mariska Hargitay reacts while seated court side during the half quarter of the NBA game between the New York Knicks and the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Mariska Hargitay Sends Message To New York Knicks Star Jalen Brunson

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 16, 2025 6:23 PM ET

Jalen Brunson has established himself as one of the top point guards in the NBA.

The New York Knicks star is currently averaging 26.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 7.5 assists per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range in 53 games.

He will be playing in his second NBA All-Star Game on Sunday night.

this #NBAAllStar duo is special pic.twitter.com/RD1Ug88LeZ
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) February 16, 2025

Before the game, the Knicks released a video that Law & Order: Special Victims Unit star Mariska Hargitay made for Brunson.

Hargitay (in the clip): "Jalen, from one captain to another, congratulations on becoming a 2025 NBA All-Star. I cannot wait to see you work your magic in San Francisco."

Brunson (after watching the clip): "Yeah, that's my favorite person ever. That's my favorite person ever."