​Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesJose Alvarado might not be the New York Knicks’ biggest star, but in Bushwick, the NBA champion is recognised by everyone, especially after what happened on Saturday.The 28-year-old will get his ring when the NBA season resumes, but Brooklyn is already honouring it’s own star by naming a street after him. The Knickerbocker Avenue will be temporarily co-named ‘Alvarado Avenue’ for a year to celebrate the Knicks champion Jose Alvarado, who grew up in the Bushwick area of Brooklyn.Having moved to the team at the trade deadline, Alvarado was excited to play for the Knicks. He put up some big performances and helped them secure the championship. Alvarado became a crowd favourite, especially due to his close connection to the city.On the occasion of a street being named after him, Alvarado opened up and spoke about how special it was for him to be honoured by the city he grew up in.Alvarado gets emotional during ceremonyThroughout his time in New York, Alvarado emphasised how proud he is to represent the Knicks. His contributions also helped him earn an extension with the franchise, as they signed him on a three-year $14.3 million deal.During the naming ceremony, Alvarado was only thankful and appeared to be emotional about being honoured by the city.“I come from the same streets, y’all come from and I’m super super proud of that, it made me who I am today,” said Alvarado to the fans. He then stuttered for words before saying, “Y’all gonna make me cry.”As Alvarado appeared to be emotional, the crowd was cheering him on and showing the love they had for one of their own.He will be hoping to continue playing with pride for the city as they prepare to defend the championship. No team since the Golden State Warriors has won back-to-back titles, which means the challenge will be a big one for the Knicks. But with players like Alvarado, they have the grit and determination required to make a strong push to win it all.Read more:‘Too precious’ – Knicks fans love Jose Alvarado’s daughters making OG Anunoby demand about baby brotherNew York Knicks player reveals he ‘can’t just walk around’ in his city after winning NBA championshipAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez makes a surprise pick for her current favorite New York Knicks player