Some observers described his line delivery as stiff, though actress and acting instructor Dinanda Klaassen from The Barrow Group labeled it "decent" for a first-timer and added a lighthearted reference to the Knicks. Teammate Josh Hart had previously expressed doubts about Brunson's acting prospects, while the player himself described the experience as "pretty cool" during a Nov. 4 press conference.
Hargitay, now 62, remains a dedicated presence at Madison Square Garden. She once rushed from a Broadway performance to catch a finals game from courtside seats and even featured in the Emmy Awards opener on Sept. 14. The episode originally broadcast on NBC on Nov. 5 at 9 p.m. and became available for streaming the following day on Peacock.