Jalen Brunson Makes 'Law & Order: SVU' Debut as 'Detective Madison' with Knicks Fan Mariska Hargitay

New York Knicks star point guard Jalen Brunson made his Law & Order: SVU debut on Thursday night.

Brunson made a guest appearance as a character named Detective Madison on the show.

His father, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson, also briefly appeared in the episode.

Law & Order: SVU star Mariska Hargitay is a noted Knicks fan, frequently showing up at Madison Square Garden to support the team throughout their 2026 playoff run that ended with a championship.

She also attended New York's parade after the team ended a 53-year title drought last season.

Jalen previously revealed that Hargitay is his favorite celebrity Knicks fan as well.

"Mariska is my favorite New York Knicks fan," Brunson told Daniel D'Addario of Variety . "I'm so grateful for the relationship we have been able to build over the last few years. As a lifelong fan of 'SVU,' her support means the world to me. I'm truly grateful to have her in my corner."

The three-time All-Star was exceptional throughout the 2026 postseason, averaging a league-leading 28.4 points to go along with 6.1 assists, 3.2 rebounds and 1.2 steals per game. He earned Eastern Conference Finals MVP honors and was named Finals MVP.

This season, Brunson is averaging 25.6 points and 5.1 assists per game while shooting 41.4 percent from the field.