Jalen Brunson supported his new pal Mariska Hargitay on Broadway.<\/p>\n
On Friday night, the New York Knicks made a surprise appearance to watch the \u201cLaw & Order: SVU\u201d actress\u2019s performance in\u00a0\u201cEvery Brilliant Thing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Per photos obtained by Page Six, Brunson and Hargitay posed together backstage with their respective spouses, Ali Marks<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Peter Hermann.<\/p>\n Jalen Brunson supported his new pal Mariska Hargitay on Broadway Friday night (as seen above). Bruce Glikas\/WireImage<\/p>\n The New York Knicks star and the \u201cLaw & Order: SVU\u201d actress posed together backstage with their respective spouses, Ali Marks\u00a0and\u00a0Peter Hermann (as seen above). Bruce Glikas\/WireImage<\/p>\n A source told People<\/a> that the NBA champ, 29, smiled as he sat center orchestra inside New York City\u2019s Hudson Theatre, watching Hargitay, 62, narrate the play, which explores themes of mental health, family, and resilience.<\/p>\n Towards the end of the show, the \u201cER\u201d alum looked through a box and pulled out Brunson\u2019s Knicks jersey.<\/p>\n The audience then gave the athlete a standing ovation \u2014 weeks after he and his teammates defeated the San Antonio Spurs<\/a> in the NBA Finals 2026<\/a>.<\/p>\n Hargitay (seen above with her husband on Friday) performed in\u00a0\u201cEvery Brilliant Thing.\u201d GC Images<\/p>\n The foursome enjoyed dinner after the show. (Pictured: Brunson, Hermann and Hargitay leaving dinner.) GC Images<\/p>\n Brunson reportedly snuck out of the audience before the play ended but went backstage to give Harigtay her flowers.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was so sweet. He was congratulating her and telling her how much he loved the show,\u201d a source told People.<\/p>\n \u201cShe was so thrilled he was there. You could see how much admiration they have for one another,\u201d the insider added.<\/p>\n A source told People that the athlete \u201cwas congratulating her and telling her how much he loved the show.\u201d (Pictured: Hargitay.) Ronald Segers Jr \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n The actress and Brunson (both seen above at the Knicks parade) struck up a friendship over their love for the Knicks. Bruce Cotler\/ZUMA \/ SplashNews.com<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n The duo and their spouses then enjoyed dinner together. Page Six obtained photos of Brunson and the \u201cBaywatch\u201d actress leaving a restaurant.<\/p>\n Brunson was previously candid about his admiration for Hargitay, admitting that he looks for her at every Knicks home game<\/a>.<\/p>\n After the Knicks won the championship, the actress\u00a0took to Instagram<\/a>\u00a0to celebrate by posting a throwback photo of Brunson as a kid.<\/p>\n Hargitay (seen above with Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters) was a fixture at Knicks home games. Getty Images<\/p>\n Brunson (seen above with Hargitay) said he wanted to act on \u201cLaw & Order: SVU\u201d during the offseason. Erik Pendzich\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n \u201cYou found a way\u201d was written atop the photo of the point guard in orange-and-blue letters.<\/p>\n \u201cAnd you lead the way for so many,\u201d the actress captioned the photo. \u201cCongratulations to you all and deepest thanks. #NBAFINALS CAPTAIN @jalenbrunson1 @nyknicks CHAMPIONS #BELIEVE.\u201d<\/p>\n Brunson revealed that he would love to star alongside Hargitay in an episode of \u201cLaw & Order: SVU\u201d<\/a> now that the basketball season has ended. <\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t