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New York Post
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jalen Brunson, wife support ‘Law & Order SVU' star Mariska Hargitay at ‘My Mom Jayne' movie premiere
Jalen Brunson has returned the favor to courtside supporter Mariska Hargitay. The Knicks star attended the premiere of the 'Law & Order: SVU' star's directorial debut of her movie 'My Mom Jayne' at the Tribeca Festival on Friday along with his wife, Ali, and father and Knicks assistant coach, Rick. Hargitay's film includes archival footage and family interviews to highlight her mother, Jayne Mansfield. The film will be released in limited theatres on June 20 and it will be available on HBO on June 27. Advertisement 7 Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay at the premiere of the HBO documentary 'My Mom Jayne' at the Tribeca film festival. Dave Allocca / Starpix 7 Jalen Brunson and Ali Marks at the Tribeca Festival on Friday. Dave Allocca / Starpix 7 Jalen Brunson, Mariska Hargitay, and Rick Brunson at the premiere of the HBO documentary 'My Mom Jayne'. Dave Allocca / Starpix Advertisement Many of Hargitay's co-stars from the long-running crime show were in attendance as well, such as Chris Meloni, Peter Scanavino, and Ice-T. Hargitay, who has appeared on 'Law & Order' iterations since 1999 and plays Olivia Benson, has made several appearances at Madison Square Garden in support of the Knicks and Brunson. 7 Alison Marks, Mariska Hargitay and Jalen Brunson attend the 'My Mom Jayne: A Film by Mariska Hargitay' Premiere during the 2025 Tribeca Festival at Carnegie Hall on June 13, 2025 in New York City. Getty Images for Tribeca Festival Following the Knicks' electric 111-94 Game 5 win over the Pacers to extend the series, Brunson and Hargitay found each other on the court after for a celebratory hug. Advertisement The 61-year-old was also on the Jumbotron during the game along with co-star, Kelli Giddish. Fellow Knicks fan Ben Stiller has said he is envious of their relationship. 7 Jalen Brunson and Mariska Hargitay embraced after the Knicks' Game 5 win on May 29, 2025. Knicks/Instagram Advertisement On an episode of Brunson and Josh Hart's 'Roommates Show' podcast, Stiller said Hargitay 'is the envy of every other Knicks fan' because of her game-day interactions with the team captain. 'The love that Mariska Hargitay gets from you postgame is the envy of every other Knicks fan, Knicks celebrity fan. She gets a hug after a loss,' he said. Brunson said the connection goes back to his growing up watching 'Law & Order: SVU.' 7 Mariska Hargitay and son August Miklos Friedrich Hermann leaving Madison Square Garden after the New York Knicks defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-94 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Christopher Sadowski 7 Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni hold hands courtside at Knicks game. New York Knicks/X 'I remember my dad always watching the show and it was like, you just hear the iconic [theme song] 'don-don' all the time in the house,' Brunson said, '… And so, always found myself watching the show and the older I got, the more I watched, the more I see now I'm like, 'I've seen that episode,' I've seen so many different episodes.' The two-time All-Star also said he was star struck when he first met Hargitay.
New York Post
28-04-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Tariffs are driving investors to Pokémon and Mickey Mantle — these aren't your grandfather's trading cards
Since its invention, Wall Street has dictated what counts as a 'real' investment. Stocks? Absolutely. Property and real estate? Of course. But trading cards? Too sentimental. Too niche. Too 'hobbyist.' Advertisement That outdated perception is shifting fast. As tariffs begin driving up the cost of imported goods, consumers are increasingly turning toward domestic assets already here — resale markets, collectibles and trading cards are seeing a surge in demand as investors seek out alternatives beyond the traditional mix of stocks and bonds. Collectibles have emerged as a legitimate asset class: a $600 billion+ global industry, with trading cards alone valued at more than $15 billion as of 2024. These are no longer just nostalgic artifacts — they're financial instruments with real staying power. Advertisement 5 Cards have recently sold for eye-popping amounts: a Jac Caglianone 2024 Bowman Draft Chrome Prospect Autograph Red Refractor, a Shohei Ohtani 2018 Topps Heritage Real One Autograph Red Ink and a Pikachu 2015 Pokemon XY Promo Japanese Art Academy Mame Akimaru. New York Post Trading cards share many characteristics with assets banks already recognize as legitimate investments. Long before blockchain promised digital scarcity, cards were verifiable, limited-edition assets with authentication and passionate collector bases. Unlike many speculative digital assets, trading cards have survived recessions, inflation, market crashes and now a tariff-driven economy — proving their resilience. Advertisement 5 Cowriter Alexis Ohanian (right) and his wife, Serena Williams, walk one of many red carpets in New York City. Dave Allocca/Starpix At Alt, we've tracked millions of transactions across graded trading cards on major marketplaces, and the data tell a compelling story: The trading card market is not only vibrant — it's growing. In 2024 alone, graded-trading-cards transactions (across markets) grew by 17.8% compared with 2023 and by 68.7% compared with 2021, reflecting steady and sustained interest in the category over the past four years. Total transaction value also grew by 10.35% year-over-year from 2023 to 2024, signaling buyers' increased confidence and participation. Advertisement Particularly notable is the momentum in the sub-$1,000 category, where both transaction count and value grew by nearly 18% — a clear indicator trading cards remain accessible, investable and relevant to a broad range of collectors and investors alike. 5 Alexis' collection of Serena cards photographed on their tennis court. Russell Roe Nowhere is this growth more apparent than in Pokémon cards, whose worth has risen significantly recently — our data show the overall value has increased by nearly 20% over the past few months, with some individual cards experiencing price surges of up to 150%. This trend underscores the growing recognition of trading cards as viable alternative assets in today's market. As avid collectors, we've been trading cards since childhood. Back then, it was about scraping together the cash to buy the must-have cards, but over time, it became clear — we weren't just collecting, we were investing. 5 Cowriter Leore Avidar's collection of cards brings him joy — and real money. Courtesy of Alt Leore began strategically acquiring Kobe Bryant cards in 2016, using platforms like eBay to spot undervalued assets. A $15,000 investment grew into $15 million — not by luck but by data-driven strategy. Advertisement For investors seeking liquidity, trading cards provide entry points at almost any price level. While seven-figure Mickey Mantle and Pokémon Illustrator cards dominate headlines, investment-grade cards in the $1,000 to $10,000 range make them more attainable than commercial property or fine art. As traditional goods and imports are becoming more expensive and less accessible, collectibles offer a rare edge: They're already here. Resale markets are surging as buyers turn to high-quality domestic assets that don't come with the uncertainty of international supply chains or price instability. Advertisement Trading cards — with their well-established market history, institutional-grade infrastructure and proven resilience — provide a very attractive solution for those looking outside traditional markets. The next time someone pitches you a digital collectible, remember: The original NFTs (non-fungible tokens) have been sitting in protective cases and trading on vibrant marketplaces for decades. 5 Ohanian opens a Michael Jordan pack: 'That mustache alone deserves its own card!' Alexis Ohanian / Instagram Advertisement Often, the most revolutionary investment opportunities are not new technology but old assets viewed with fresh eyes. With tariff pressures mounting and resale business booming, the market isn't waiting for banks to catch up — and neither are we. Leore Avidar is the founder and CEO of Alt, a platform transforming how alternative assets are bought, sold and stored. Alexis Ohanian is the founder and former executive chair of Reddit, now founder of Seven Seven Six and an Alt investor and board member.
