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Brooklyn-born Knicks guard Jose Alvarado is generating buzz during the 2026 NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, delivering clutch fourth-quarter performances and a viral near-collision with former NYC Mayor Mike Bloomberg on the sideline in Game 3. His deep New York roots—growing up in Williamsburg public housing and attending Christ the King High School in Queens—have made him a focal point of the city's Finals coverage.
Jose Alvarado, an NBA guard known for exceptional stealing ability, is trending for his clutch performances in the 2026 NBA Finals against the Spurs and a viral sideline near-collision with Mike Bloomberg in Game 3.
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