Brunson Walks Into NYC Party as $40.8 Million Porter Jr. Checks Guest List
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 27
Brunson Walks Into NYC Party as $40.8 Million Porter Jr. Checks Guest List
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 27
Summary
A viral New York City video showed Knicks star Jalen Brunson and his wife entering a World Cup after-party without stopping, while Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. checked in at the door with Peyton Watson.
Brunson’s easy entry reflected his post-title stature after leading the Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years and earning NBA Finals MVP honors.
Porter Jr., despite making $40.8 million a season to Brunson’s $37.7 million, arrived as a player on a rebuilding Brooklyn team that went 20-62 in 2025-26.
The contrast fed the latest Knicks-Nets status debate in a city where Madison Square Garden, the Knicks’ title run and a ticker-tape parade have further cemented Brunson’s “King of New York” image.