New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson gets the nod to host the 'Saturday Night Live' season premiere

The first batch of hosts for the new season of "Saturday Night Live" has been announced, and New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson is about to join an elite group of athletes who have been given the nod.

A group with varying degrees of success.

Brunson will host the season premiere of the long-running sketch comedy series, which — believe it or not, kids — has at times in its 50-plus-year run been very funny. That will air on September 26 with musical guest Katseye.

KNICKS STAR JALEN BRUNSON IS A MAN OF THE PEOPLE...