"Ask NYPD to consider this decision since you are the King of New York" - The media asks Jalen Brunson to help with Knicks watch parties

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points on 10-of-19 shooting with six assists and a steal as the Knicks beat the Cavaliers 121-108 to take a 2-0 Eastern Conference Finals lead. Brunson handled Cleveland’s defensive adjustments throughout Game 3. After the win, a reporter asked about the NYPD canceling a Plaza 33 watch party and whether Brunson would ask the NYPD to reconsider. Brunson paused before responding, and Mikal Bridges added a comment about the mayor. Brunson earned the “King of New York” nickname after arriving in 2022, when the Knicks’ playoff frequency increased and they reached the ECF again. Watch parties outside Madison Square Garden were canceled due to unruly behavior and arrests, with NYPD emphasizing safety. A NYC council member criticized the decision, arguing public safety must remain a priority.

"NYC council member Oswald Feliz, who chairs the Public Safety Committee, disagreed with the decision. "Public safety has to be a top priority,"

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