Jose Alvarado takes in Mets game as Knicks prepare for NBA Finals
Jose Alvarado, a guard for the New York Knicks, enjoyed a night off at a Mets game as his team prepares for the NBA Finals. Growing up in Brooklyn, he was a fan of the Mets and received a personalized jersey during his visit. The Knicks will play their first NBA Finals game since 1999 on June 3.
- ▪Jose Alvarado attended a Mets game during his time off from preparing for the NBA Finals.
- ▪He grew up in Brooklyn and was a fan of the Mets, particularly during José Reyes' time with the team.
- ▪Alvarado received a Mets jersey with his name and No. 5 on it while at Citi Field.
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NBA New York Knicks Jose Alvarado takes in Mets game as Knicks prepare for NBA Finals By Ryan Dunleavy Published May 28, 2026, 12:22 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Jose Alvarado once dreamed of being the next José Reyes. As he prepares to fulfill a different lifelong dream by playing for the Knicks in the NBA Finals, Alvarado spent a night off Wednesday with his family at Citi Field during the Mets’ 4-2 win over the Reds. He grew up a Mets fan about 15 minutes away in Brooklyn during the years that Reyes manned shortstop. 3 Jose Alvarado on the field before the Mets’ 4-2 win over the Reds on May 27, 2026 at Citi Field. Ryan Dunleavy/New York Post 3 Jose Alvarado had his own jersey.
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