Martha Stewart has recently revisited a rather painful incident involving New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson, nearly a year after he accidentally landed on her at a basketball game, resulting in a broken toe. The incident occurred on May 21, 2025, during a match between the Knicks and the Indiana Pacers at Madison Square Garden, which ended in a disappointing overtime loss for the Knicks.
During a recent episode of Brunson’s podcast, *The Roommate Show*, hosted alongside his teammate Josh Hart, Stewart shared her experience and the aftermath of the unexpected collision. The lifestyle guru, now 84, reflected on the incident and clarified the circumstances surrounding her injury, lightening the mood with humour.
Stewart was quick to absolve the three-time NBA All-Star of any guilt, recounting that he had promptly apologised following the incident. “You didn’t know. It’s not your fault; it’s my fault for wearing open-toe shoes to a basketball game,” she remarked, recalling how Brunson had come tumbling onto her while she sat courtside. Her amusing memory included expressing concern for Brunson’s well-being rather than her own pain, saying, “You had no idea that you had hurt me. I didn’t say you hurt me, but I said, ‘It’s okay.’”
Despite her light-heartedness, Stewart did reveal that the impact of the fall led her to seek medical attention at the Hospital for Special Surgery on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, where doctors confirmed it was not just a sprain but a fracture. “They’ve named it the ‘Stewart-Brunson fracture,’” she joked, adding that she still possesses an X-ray image from that day.
Brunson’s reaction to the revelation was one of discomfort. When Hart pressed him about his feelings regarding the incident, Brunson admitted, “I don’t feel too great.” His sincerity highlighted the awkwardness surrounding the event, especially as Stewart maintained a more jovial outlook.
With characteristic grace, Stewart described the mishap as a humorous anecdote from her life. “I look back at it as just something silly, stupid and funny,” she stated, acknowledging that it was a foolish choice to don open-toed shoes to such a high-energy event. Despite the injury, Stewart has made peace with the situation and expressed her intention to move on.
In December 2025, Stewart first publicly mentioned her injury while appearing on *The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon*. She pointed to a photo showcasing her footwear, ruefully noting, “See those open-toe shoes? Never, ever wear open-toe shoes to a game like that when you’re sitting on the floor.” This light-hearted warning was accompanied by the realisation that because the game went into overtime, she was unable to leave her seat to attend to her injury until the match concluded.
Stewart recounted how she immediately suspected the toe was broken after the fall, yet decided against informing Brunson at the time. Instead, she relayed the details to his parents, who chuckled at the whole scenario. “All I got out of it was a signed basketball for my grandchild,” she said with a smile, reflecting on the lighthearted nature of the situation despite the initial pain.
In the months since the incident, Stewart and Brunson’s interactions appear to have been amicable, with an understanding between both parties. The signed basketball he sent as a gesture of goodwill remains a cherished gift for her grandson, solidifying what is now a shared memory that will likely be retold with laughter in the future.
As Stewart continues to navigate public life and career at an admirable age, her tasteful humour remains a trademark of her persona. The amusing encounter with Brunson is another story in the ongoing tapestry of her remarkable life, bringing joy to her extensive following while reminding everyone to be cautious about their footwear choices.
Ultimately, the interaction would likely serve as a memorable moment in both Stewart’s and Brunson’s lives, demonstrating that even mishaps can lead to laughter and unexpected connections.