New York Knick’s Jalen Brunson laughs off 2025 mayoral buzz: "I’m staying in my lane"

In a recent post game press conference, Jalen Brunson was asked if he is planning to change his career after securing 27 votes from the New York City Mayor to run for the elections, in the 2025 New York mayoral elections, to which Josh Hart jokingly commented that Brunson would be a “terrible” mayor.

However, Jalen Brunson, who received 35 points in a recent New York Knicks vs Toronto Raptors game, in which the Knicks secured an ultimate victory, immediately shut down the idea.“I did see that. At this point in my life, no, I would not consider…I'm just going to focus on basketball. We have a great fanbase, it's funny, it's cool to see, but I'ma stay in my lane”, Brunson responded, when asked about his views on running for the mayor.

Fans cast playful votes for Jalen Brunson as NYC elects Zohran Mamdani mayor

The election took place on November 4, 2025.And New York City was one of the many cities that held a mayoral election. Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani won by defeating Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani made history as the first South Asian Muslim person to be elected as the mayor of New York City.New York City has a past record of being unpredictable as voters often write in the names of famous athletes instead of choosing an official candidate and this one proved it once again as many voters voted for the Knicks point guard, Jalen Brunson.

Jalen Brunson’s witty reply to Josh Hart’s “mayor” joke delights New York Knicks fans

abThis recent mayoral election is a proof of Jalen Brunson’s growing popularity in New York which actually showed how much Brunson has won over the city with his passionate, hard-working play since joining the Knicks from the Dallas Mavericks.

Reacting to the news, teammate Josh Hart joked that Brunson would make a “terrible mayor.” Brunson was quick to respond with a witty comeback. “If I was mayor, whoever stole Josh’s watches in NYC, I would make sure they walk free”. The Knicks fans online loved it. “That was gold from Brunson”, one user commented. Another one added “These boys be steady clowning on each other”. “Getting use out of that set”, another user wrote.

These comments show how fans naturally love the two joke around with each other.Also Read: "Nice headshot" - Fans react hilariously as LaMelo accidentally hits Jalen Brunson's face with ball