"Jose Alvarado going to the New York Knicks — you're talking about a Brooklyn-born kid that went to school, high school in Queens, coming back to his roots," Dray mentioned on his podcast. "The energy that Jose Alvarado plays with — Madison Square Garden and Knicks fans will love and appreciate."

BOSTON — Jose Alvarado officially arrived at the end of the third quarter. The newest Knick was switched onto Celtics star Jaylen Brown, who saw the size mismatch and tried to back down Alvarado into the paint.

Jose Alvarado brought out his signature defensive play during his New York debut in the Knicks' game against the Celtics on Sunday.

Knicks' trade deadline acquisition Jose Alvarado is giving the people what they want, as he picks a new jersey number