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Knicks president Leon Rose working through Bruce Springsteen concert in viral Tom Cruise photo
Leon Rose is always on.
The Knicks president took in a Bruce Springsteen concert in London on Thursday, but he appeared distracted by a phone call, according to a photo on social media.
Rose, who sported a white Nike short sleeve polo, held his cell phone up to his ear and looked somewhat serious in the snap — which featured a group of people, including actor Tom Cruise.
Knicks faithful had a field day with the photo on social media, as Rose is often photographed working on his phone.
Some praised Rose’s no-quit demeanor while rubbing elbows with Cruise and Co. at Wembley Stadium.
“Leon Rose making moves while having a blast,” one person wrote on X.
“Insane group and I love than Leon is still working the phones,” another added.
“Job never stops,” one person said.
Many asked if Rose was “making a deal” when the photo was taken.
Rose took in Springsteen’s concert after multiple offseason moves.
The Knicks acquired standout forward Mikal Bridges from the Nets in a blockbuster trade — and they re-signed OG Anunoby.
Another photo of Rose — which was shared by his daughter and showed him on the phone while at an NBA game — went viral at the time.
Rose’s daughter, Brooke, shared the photo just before the news of the Bridges trade broke, and fans joked that she hinted her dad was working the phones.
Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year, agreed to a three-year contract extension that will take him through the 2027-28 season.
It came two weeks after the Knicks announced star point guard Jalen Brunson agreed to an extension.
Brunson agreed on a four-year, $156.5 million extension, his agent Sam Rose of CAA said — which is $113 million less guaranteed than he’s eligible to receive in one year.
Brunson reportedly took a pay cut in order to give the Knicks financial flexibility to pursue a title.
Earlier this month, Rose was spotted sitting courtside at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas with team owner James Dolan, Thibodeau and Bridges.