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Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks looks on after his teams 144-114 over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Four of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Xfinity Mobile Arena on May 10, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Knicks won the series 4-0.

As the New York Knicks went to work against the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, one of their recent former players was in the crowd soaking up the action.

Guerschon Yabusele was spotted and took pictures with a fan who recognized the French forward at Madison Square Garden.

During the game, Yabusele captured a video of Knicks guard Jalen Brunson attacking the basket and getting a bucket. Yabusele captioned the video with: “This mf JB.”

The Knicks had a tough start to their Eastern Conference Finals run, but they finished Game 1 strong. New York defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104.

Yabsuele Still Supporting The Knicks

GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 24: Guerschon Yabusele #28 of the New York Knicks shoots against Neemias Queta #88 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden on October 24, 2025 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

It wasn’t too long ago when Yabusele was suited up for the Knicks.

Last year, the veteran forward wrapped up a one-year run with the Philadelphia 76ers. It was his second NBA stint after he played outside of the league for several seasons.

When Yabusele hit the free agency market, he signed a two-year deal with the Knicks. Yabusele was slated to earn $11.7 million. The Knicks run didn’t go as planned. Yabusele fell out of favor with the head coach, Mike Brown. Eventually, both sides wanted a trade.

Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty ImagesPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 02: Guerschon Yabusele #28 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on during a game against the Boston Celtics at the Wells Fargo Center on February 02, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

The Knicks got on the phone with the Chicago Bulls and struck a pre-deadline trade. Yabusele joined the Bulls for the remainder of the season, and he did the Knicks a solid on his way out.

To help the Knicks financially so they could pursue their move to acquire Jose Alvarado, Yabusele waived his second-year player option. In a little over one month, Yabusele will become a free agent for the second year in a row.

Throughout the 67-game run between the Knicks and the Bulls, Yabusele averaged 5.6 points and 3.5 rebounds. His production climbed with Chicago, as he produced 10.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game in 26 matchups.