# Jalen Brunson's Key to NYC Can't Get Him Into SNL Studio

> NBA star Jalen Brunson tries to enter SNL studio with NYC key but fails.
- Title: Jalen Brunson's Key to NYC Can't Get Him Into SNL Studio
- Summary: NBA star Jalen Brunson tries to enter SNL studio with NYC key but fails. NBA champion Jalen Brunson, awarded NYC's Key to the City, attempts to enter SNL…
- Keywords: jalen brunson, saturday night live, new york city, key to the city, nba, nba champions, season 52, katseye, billboard 200, mvp, nba finals, seahawks
- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/culture/tv-film/jalen-brunson-saturday-night-live-promo-season-52-premiere-1236345711
- Author: Alicia Urrea
- Published: 2026-09-23T21:24:51+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jalen brunson, saturday night live, new york city, key to the city, nba, nba champions, season 52, katseye, billboard 200, mvp, nba finals, seahawks
## Jalen Brunson's NYC Key
Nba star jalen brunson holds new york city key after leading knicks to 2026 nba championship.
## SNL Studio Access Denied
Brunson attempts to enter snl studio with key but security blocks him using mallet and chainsaw.
## Brunson's NYC Credentials
Brunson was awarded new york city key after knicks win 2026 nba championship and named mvp of 2026 nba finals.
## SNL Season 52 Premiere
Brunson hosts snl season 52 premiere on september 26 with musical guest katseye.
## Katseye's Billboard 200 Success
Katseye released ep wild which hit no. 1 on billboard 200 after its 2026 release.
## Katseye's Current Lineup
Katseye has four active members: daniela avanzini, lara raj, megan skiendiel and yoonchae jeung.
## Key takeaway

NBA champion Jalen Brunson, awarded NYC's Key to the City, attempts to enter SNL studio but is blocked by security during season 52 premiere promo.