Jose Alvarado’s former high school coach publicly celebrated the guard’s latest milestone on Monday, calling the newly crowned Knicks champion “loyal” and saying, “proud is an understatement.”
The remarks were published on June 15, 2026, shortly after New York captured the NBA title. The coach, who guided Alvarado during his prep career, praised the 28-year-old for staying connected to his roots even as his professional profile soared.
“He never forgot where he came from,” the coach said. “Seeing him lift that trophy with the Knicks proves hard work and loyalty pay off.”
Alvarado has spent his entire NBA tenure with New York, culminating in the franchise’s first championship of the decade. According to his coach, the guard’s commitment to family, friends and former teammates remains unchanged despite the spotlight. “That’s what makes this moment so special for all of us who watched him grow,” he added.
Source: New York Post
