As the Knicks take it to Game 3 of the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs, you might see an uptick in fans in the area donning orange and blue, joining in on the fun and supporting the New York team on this historic run.
Many loyal fans include celebrities, who go the extra mile every time, making appearances and cheering on their beloved Knicks wherever they go⸺even if it means spending tens of thousands for tickets at Madison Square Garden.
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So which A-listers can we almost guarantee to be courtside for these next two games?
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Timothee Chalamet
The Academy Award nominated actor whose leading role in films like ‘Dune’ and ‘Marty Supreme’ make him loved by millions, yet the 30-year-old’s true love seems to be the New York Knicks⸻even skipping the Met Gala for Game one of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Chalamet may even think himself to be on the team, posting a picture icing his legs after Game 2, captioned, “Ppl underestimate the wear and tear on the body of a fan throughout the playoffs.”
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Spike Lee
The famous American director is nearly impossible to miss at a Knicks Game, often covered in head-to-toe orange and blue team merch and sporting his signature thick-rimmed (probably also orange and blue) glasses. After the Knicks’ narrow win against the Spurs in Game 2, Lee was seen riding in the streets of Brooklyn with his head out the sunroof in celebration, what some call ‘The Pope treatment’ of Knicks fans. If anyone will be at these final games, it will be Spike Lee.
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Ben Stiller
Before Ben Stiller had the acclaim of being a household name in comedy as well as an Emmy-nominated director and producer for hit show ‘Severance’, he was a Knicks fan dating back to his childhood. A prominent A-lister on the courtside, his admiration for the team runs deep⸻his X account is practically a Knicks fan page, even changing his X profile picture to a focused picture of player OG Anunoby during practice.
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Kylie Jenner
Although a native to Los Angeles, reality star and businesswoman Kylie Jenner has been consistently maintaining a courtside seat at Madison Square Garden supporting the Knicks. Her relationship with die-hard Knicks fan Timothee Chalamet has been especially showcased at games over the season, where people often joke that Chalamet is a W.A.G, or wife and girlfriend of the team himself.
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Walt ‘Clyde’ Frazier
Knicks franchise icon Wat ‘Clyde’ Frazier can be seen from a mile away in his sharp, uniquely patterned suits. The basketball legend helped lead the Knicks to victory in both the 1970 and 1973 NBA Championships, the last titles the New York City team won. Frazier told sports and culture outlet Andscape, “They’re going to need the National Guard in New York if they win. They’re going to light our city up.”
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Fat Joe
Fat Joe’s ‘Lean Back’ can be heard frequently during games, and the singer himself can often be found courtside happily singing along to his iconic track. The Bronx-born musician is proud to represent his New York Knicks, being labeled one of the team’s many A-list hype-men during games. Fat Joe told Kris Pursiainen of ClutchPoints on X, “I seen Hasidic Jews break dancing with Black kids. This is the greatest unification of the city since 9/11,”
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Adam Sandler
The iconic comedian was recently seen wearing an orange Knicks sweatshirt and matching blue sweats at the premiere of his wife Jackie’s new film ‘Office Romance,’ showing people there is no occasion where he wouldn’t be proud to rep his team. The Brooklyn native is a celebrity staple at Madison Square Garden games, often attending with his family and even rocking Knicks gear at other sporting events outside of basketball.
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Tracy Morgan
New York comedian Tracy Morgan has been a devoted fan of the Knicks for years, often sitting in what’s deemed ‘Celebrity row’ at MSG games, sometimes with longtime ‘30 Rock’ collaborator and friend Tina Fey. The superfan recently partnered with Knicks legend Patrick Ewing to meet young fans of the Garden of Dreams Foundation at the TODAY Plaza⸺suprising them with tickets to Games 3 and 4.
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Anne Hathaway
Even on her successful promotional run of ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ (which features a Karl Anthony Townes cameo) and the upcoming film ‘The Odyssey,’ actress Anne Hathaway still finds time to support the Knicks, attending games with her son when she can. Hathaway stated on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, “I want them to know that I know who they are and that they’re gonna win…I’m trying to be like a gentle, loving, motherly fan.”
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John McEnroe
The former tennis superstar was known for his hot-headed playing back in the day, transitioning to a sports commentator over the years⸻but with the French Open at a close, the 67-year-old is eager to head home to support the Knicks for Games 3 and 4. The holder of 17 Grand Slam titles shares a deep appreciation for the New York Team, claiming Josh Hart as his favorite player.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: These 10 Knicks fans going crazy. Who are the most famous Knicks fans
