New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson showed his appreciation for actress Mariska Hargitay by attending her solo Broadway production at the Hudson Theatre on Friday.
Hargitay has been a consistent courtside supporter during the Knicks' recent NBA championship run.
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Brunson, who secured his first NBA title and delivered a Finals MVP performance, received a standing ovation from the audience during the show.
The basketball player actively searches for Hargitay during home games and previously discussed their friendship on "The Richard Jefferson Show."
"Love her to death [and] she knows it," Brunson said.
The production, titled "Every Brilliant Thing," includes a segment where Hargitay's character interacts with a box of personal items.
During the performance, that box contained Brunson's jersey.
"No. 555,555: Knicks in Five," Hargitay said on stage.
After the show, Brunson and his wife, Ali Marks, visited Hargitay backstage alongside her husband, Peter Hermann, to celebrate.
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"It was so sweet," an insider said.
"He was congratulating her and telling her how much he loved the show. She was so thrilled he was there.
You could see how much admiration they have for one another," the source added.
Hargitay frequently demonstrated her support for the basketball team, reportedly having "sprinted" from her theater venue to Madison Square Garden to watch Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
She also attended the team's championship parade on June 18 while wearing a themed shirt celebrating the franchise.
"Brilliant Thing #11: The Knicks," Hargitay said.
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Hargitay currently keeps a photograph of Brunson in her dressing room for inspiration during her first Broadway role, which is scheduled to run through July 5.
