Jalen Brunson is Tribal Chief Certified: Knicks Star Reveals Pre-Game "Acknowledge Roman" Ritual
You love to see it when worlds collide the right way. After the Knicks’ dominant playoff and series win, a reporter hit Jalen Brunson with the kind of question every wrestling fan dreams of asking an athlete: “As a wrestling fan, what did you think of Roman winning at WrestleMania and The Bloodline getting back together?”
Brunson didn’t miss a beat: “See, these are the questions I want asked! Very exciting. I have a handshake with one of our trainers and we acknowledge him before every game.”
Acknowledge him
The Knicks’ floor general — the same guy who’s been cooking defenses since his Villanova days and carrying New York on his back — has a full-on pre-game ritual where he and a trainer throw up the before tip-off.
That’s not casual fandom. That’s locked-in respect for the Tribal Chief.Roman Reigns noticed too, acknowledging Brunson right back on social media. Two alphas from different worlds showing love.
I’ve been riding with Brunson since when he was backing up Luka, and I’ve been locked in with Roman and the Bloodline saga for years.
This crossover? Clean. No forced promo, no cringe. Just real recognition from a real one.
In a sports media world full of hot takes and negativity, this was a refreshing reminder that the best fans cross lines without apology.
