The New York Knicks decided to honor retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Luciano Yulfo, a 36-year military veteran, as part of Wednesday night's “Hoops for Troops” program, which runs league wide.

But the most exciting treat was a beautiful Yellow Labrador Retriever service dog named Murphy, who seemed thrilled to meet his new owner.

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Yulfo was just as thrilled and couldn't wait to play with his new friend as soon as his daughter, Sonia, pointed him out to the tune of Stevie Wonder's Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours.

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