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WWE star Danhausen received a lot of credit from professional wrestling fans who also sided with the New York Knicks for helping the franchise shake off its curse and win the NBA title.
When Danhausen first “cursed” the Knicks, star point guard Jalen Brunson wouldn’t comment on the voodoo magic happening off the court. Brunson noted that he and the Knicks coaches “recognize” Roman Reigns before every game.
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New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson warms up before Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas on June 13, 2026. (Scott Wachter/Imagn Images)
As Brunson helped the Knicks win their first NBA championship in 53 years, he finally commented on Danhausen’s “non-curse.”
“At first I was a little skeptical. But, I mean, you have to believe it now,” Brunson said during a Monday night appearance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”
Danhausen’s hype was palpable in the days and weeks leading up to the NBA Finals. He “cursed” the Cleveland Cavaliers, which preceded the Knicks’ appearance in the NBA Finals.
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Danhausen speaks to the media before Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY on June 8, 2026. (Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE)
Danhausen reacted to Brunson’s mention Tuesday morning.
“DANHAUSEN KNEW THEY BELIEVED,” he wrote on
Brunson was named NBA Finals MVP. He averaged 32.6 points per game during the five-game series. He scored 45 points in the deciding game, leading the Knicks to another comeback victory.
Danhausen made his WWE debut at the Elimination Chamber event at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois on February 28, 2026. (Craig Melvin/WWE)
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Brunson has appeared on WWE programming before and there could be another collaboration in the future.
