Jalen Brunson to Guest Star on Law & Order: SVU

New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson will guest star on the 28th season of NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," the network confirmed. The NBA champion point guard is set to appear in the fifth episode of the season, which is scheduled to air on November 5 at 9 p.m. ET. The specific details of Brunson's character have not been disclosed. The appearance reunites Brunson with SVU star Mariska Hargitay, who has been a frequent courtside supporter of the Knicks. Their friendship has been well-documented, with Hargitay attending games and joining the team's championship celebration in June. Brunson's desire to appear on the long-running crime drama was first publicly expressed after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years. Following the title-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Brunson was asked about his offseason plans and mentioned wanting to get on "Law & Order: SVU." The opportunity materialized quickly, with NBC confirming the guest role in September. The casting builds on a recent on-screen collaboration.