Roommates Show Block Party draws thousands

Jalen and Josh’s party in the park is a star-studded, love-filled affair.

Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart took Central Park by storm on September 7, 2024, as thousands of fans gathered for the first live recording of their popular ‘Roommates Show’ podcast. The block party, held at Runyon Field, was a lively celebration of the podcast’s inaugural season and the upcoming Knicks season.

The event featured special guests like newly-signed Knick Mikal Bridges, who shared his excitement about joining the team and reuniting with his former Villanova teammates. Bridges reflected on his growth as a player during his time with the Nets, but it was clear he felt at home in New York—something the roaring crowd affirmed.

Below, he gets a warm welcome from the Knicks fans on hand. You don’t get this kind of adoration playing for Phoenix or Brooklyn. . . .

Former Knick Stephon Marbury reminisced about his own journey as a player and a fan, touching on his fierce NBA matchups and the legacy of the star-studded 1996 draft class, which included Kobe Bryant.

Comedian Jon Stewart brought his signature humor, sharing a courtside memory of watching the 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey clinch a Game 6 win. The jumbotron captured his agony, which was emblematic of how we all felt. Stewart also agreed to a playful wager with Brunson, a Philadelphia Eagles fan, by promising to wear a Saquon Barkley jersey to a Knicks game if the Eagles beat the Giants.

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The event, presented by Tommy John, was filled with music from Action Bronson, food, drinks, and plenty of Knicks pride. With all the excitement in the air, this celebration was clearly about more than just a podcast—it was about the enduring bond between the Knicks and their fans, and our hopes for the upcoming NBA campaign. If you attended, share your experience in the comments below. Go Knicks!