Jose Alvarado: podcast appearances and interviews

Jose Alvarado, born on April 12, 1998, is an American professional basketball player who plays for the New York Knicks in the National Basketball Association. Known for his defensive skills and ability to generate steals, he has earned the nickname 'Grand Theft Alvarado'. Before joining the NBA, Alvarado played college basketball for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 2017 to 2021. Since 2022, he has represented Puerto Rico in international competitions, including the 2024 Summer Olympics. In 2026, Alvarado became the third Puerto Rican player to win an NBA championship, following Butch Lee and J. J. Barea. He was part of the Knicks team that defeated the Spurs in the NBA Finals of that year. Alvarado is also noted for being the only native New Yorker on the Knicks roster.