Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart continue Knicks celebration tour with Yankee Stadium first pitch

Before they take a ride down the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday morning, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart made a pit stop at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday night.The newly crowned NBA champions threw out the ceremonial first pitches before the Yankees hosted the White Sox, and the two Knicks received a loud ovation from the crowd as the city continued to soak up the franchise’s first title in 53 years.“I know [Thursday’s] just going to be otherworldly as far as a parade goes,” manager Aaron Boone said.“But it’ll be great to see those guys tonight.

I’m sure they’re having a pretty good week.”Brunson, the Finals MVP, threw to J.C.Escarra while Hart threw to Max Schuemann. Boone, a 76ers fan at heart, described the Knicks’ 16-3 showing in the playoffs as “a captivating run” that will have a lasting impact.“I think it’ll be one of the historic teams that we talk about when it comes to the NBA,” Boone said.

“Every championship is obviously memorable and going back to [Michael] Jordan and that run and the Lakers and the Celtics, what the Warriors [did], on and on, however you want to look at it.I think this team, in the annals of the NBA, will be talked about for a long, long time.”After throwing all of his pitches “with good intensity” Tuesday in his first full bullpen session since going on the injured list with a left elbow bone bruise last month, Max Fried reported feeling good on Wednesday, the latest positive sign in his comeback.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! The left-hander will still need to show improved healing in his elbow before he is cleared to fully ramp up towards a return, but assuming he continues to bounce back well in the coming days, Fried will throw another bullpen session this weeke...