Jalen Brunson Jokes Knicks Run Helped Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Pick MSG Wedding Venue Jalen Brunson joked that the New York Knicks' NBA championship run may have influenced Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to choose Madison Square Garden as their wedding venue. He spoke at Variety's Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York, touching on the NBA Finals, teammate foul trouble, and his $113 million pay cut. New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson joked last week that his team's miraculous NBA Championship run might have played a role in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce picking Madison Square Garden as their wedding venue. Brunson, 29, made the comment at Variety's inaugural Sports & Entertainment Studio in New York, where he reflected on the Knicks' season and the spotlight surrounding the team. Swift, 36, sat courtside and enthusiastically cheered on the Knicks during Game 4 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Her presence at the game underscored the team's rise back to NBA prominence.Brunson on the NBA Finals and Wedding PlansWhen asked if the Knicks' championship run influenced Swift and Kelce's choice of Madison Square Garden for their wedding, Brunson replied with a playful maybe. He added, however, that knowing how weddings work, it might not be that simple. The comment came during a wide-ranging conversation at the Variety event.Brunson also poked fun at teammate Karl-Anthony Towns' propensity for nearly fouling out during the NBA Finals in June. He assured Towns that you cannot foul out of a wedding. The remark drew laughs and highlighted the camaraderie among the Knicks players.Looking ahead, Brunson said the new season is just a couple of weeks away and that it will be pretty cool to be back at Madison Square Garden. He described the feeling of looking around the arena and recalling that just a few months earlier it was the exact spot where major moments unfolded.Teammates Recall Key Moments and Pay CutDuring the event, teammate OG Anunoby, 29, quizzed Brunson on whether he remembered a critical moment in Game 4 when Brunson took a shot at the end and missed it. The exchange reflected the team's reflective and lighthearted mood after their championship run.Josh Hart, 31, was most concerned with reports that Brunson took a $113 million pay cut in the summer of 2024 to stay with the Knicks. When Brunson confirmed that figure was correct, Hart asked in disbelief whether that money was still up for grabs. The moment highlighted the financial sacrifice Brunson made to keep the team's core together.Ali Brunson and Shannon Hart are more than happy to have Taylor Swift along for the ride as the New York Knicks find themselves on the cusp of winning their first NBA championship since 1973. The team's success has drawn celebrity attention and renewed excitement around the franchise.Knicks Approach New Season with High ExpectationsBrunson admitted he has no idea what he is walking into for the upcoming season, but he knows it is going to turn out great. The Knicks are set to return to the court with heightened expectations after their deep playoff run.The 2026 NBA Finals captured widespread attention, with Swift's courtside presence adding to the buzz. Madison Square Garden has long been a marquee venue, and the Knicks' resurgence has brought renewed energy to the storied arena.Brunson's comments about the wedding venue and his pay cut offered a glimpse into the team's dynamic and the personalities that have made the Knicks a compelling story both on and off the court. As the new season approaches, fans and players alike are eager to see if the Knicks can build on their recent success.