Watch: Army veteran’s face lights up as Knicks surprise him with service dog

The Knicks had a special surprise for Army sergeant Luciano Yulfo at Wednsday’s game.

Dan Gartland | Nov 10, 2016

Watch: Army veteran’s face lights up as Knicks surprise him with service dog /

The best moment of an otherwise forgettable Knicks-Nets game on Wednesday came during a timeout in the second quarter.

Sgt. 1st Class Luciano Yulfo served 36 years in the Army and has had to wait 18 months for a service dog. Not only did the Knicks present Yulfo with a customized jersey, the team also helped him finally get the dog he needs.

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“It was like a dream,” Yulfo told MSG’s Rebecca Harlow later. “I couldn’t even talk, that’s how excited I am to have him.”

Published Nov 10, 2016

DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).