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Express Tribune
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Suni Lee Jordyn Woods courtside at New York Knicks playoff game against Pacers
At Madison Square Garden on Wednesday, May 21, the New York Knicks drew a star-studded crowd as they hosted Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers. Among the notable celebrities spotted courtside were American gymnast Suni Lee and model Jordyn Woods, who attracted significant attention during the high-stakes playoff game. Suni Lee & Jordyn Woods courtside — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 22, 2025 Suni Lee courtside — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 22, 2025 Suni Lee, an accomplished gymnast, was featured on the Knicks' Jumbotron, raising her hand to cheer the home team and drawing enthusiastic reactions from the crowd. Jordyn Woods, known for her relationship with Knicks star Karl Anthony Towns, was also present, adding to the buzz around the game. Longtime Knicks supporter and acclaimed filmmaker Spike Lee attended the game, maintaining his tradition of backing the team at Madison Square Garden. Fans also caught a glimpse of Larry David, the creator of Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, who was front and center to witness the Knicks' playoff battle. Actor Jon Hamm was another celebrity presence courtside, while Grammy-winning singer Mary J. Blige energized the crowd with a halftime performance. Adding to the star-studded scene, Knicks legends Patrick Ewing, Latrell Sprewell, John Starks, Allan Houston, and Larry Johnson showed their support for the current squad's efforts against the Pacers. Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal appeared on the broadcast as part of TNT's Inside the NBA crew, alongside Ernie Johnson Jr., Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith, providing expert commentary on the game. The Knicks successfully combined thrilling basketball action with a celebrity-filled atmosphere, making the playoff game a memorable night at the Garden.
New York Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Ecstatic Timothee Chalamet greets mob of wild Knicks fans outside MSG in chaotic scene
Knicks fans were reveling in their team's big win Friday night, and superfan Timothée Chalamet was in the middle of the fun. After the Knicks knocked off the Celtics in Game 6 in the second round of the NBA playoffs, supporters flocked to the streets around Madison Square Garden, leading to many a delirious scene. One of those involved Chalamet, the 'A Complete Unknown' actor, who was in the back seat of a black car on 33rd Street outside entrance C of the Garden and was just as jubilant as the rest of the diehards in Midtown. Chalamet was all smiles, high-fiving excited fans as he popped out of the back window, and he didn't seem any worse for wear as fans touched him. 4 Timothee Chalamet greets Knicks fans after the Game 6 win on Friday night. New York Basketball/X 4 Timothee Chalamet greets Knicks fans after the Game 6 win on Friday night. New York Basketball/X It was one of the many scenes of chaos after the Knicks' 119-81 win over the Celtics, as photos and videos outside the arena showed some fans climbing up light poles, at least one burning of a Celtics jacket and others chanting and yelling in pure exultation. Another noted Knicks superfan, Spike Lee, was seen going in a car slowly down Eighth Avenue, greeting fans as he stuck out through the sunroof of his vehicle. Follow The Post's coverage of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA Playoffs Sports+ subscribers: Sign up for Inside the Knicks to get daily newsletter coverage and join Expert Take for insider texts about the series. Chalamet has been having fun during this current Knicks playoff run, as his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, even went solo to the Met Gala while he watched Game 1. He then watched Game 2 from Rome after the couple made their red carpet debut at the David di Donatello Awards. 4 Timothee Chalamet and Bad Bunny celebrating during the fourth quarter. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect 4 Karl-Anthony Towns of the New York Knicks is greeted by actor Timothée Chalamet during the fourth quarter. Jason Szenes / New York Post But they were back in the states for the series shifting back to New York, as they sat courtside with Kylie's sister, Kendall, for the Knicks' 4 Game 4 win. After that win, Chalamet even dapped up big man Karl-Anthony Towns in a moment of pure joy. The SAG Award winner took in Game 5's loss in Boston as his beau went into vacation mode, and then made it back to New York for the series clincher, sitting next to rapper Bad Bunny and once again sharing a moment with Towns. Chalamet will get at least one more series to cheer on his favorite team, as the Knicks next take on the Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals, which start Wednesday night at the Garden.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jalen Brunson had the classiest gesture for Jayson Tatum after Celtics star's injury
Jalen Brunson made sure to not make the New York Knicks' postgame press conference all about their thrilling playoff win in Game 4 over the Boston Celtics. As soon as the superstar guard sat down with reporters -- and just after one started asking a question -- he interrupted (he apologized for the interruption, too) to send his best to Jayson Tatum, who suffered what could be a devastating injury late in the playoff contest. "Prayers out to JT, man. I just wanted to say that first and foremost," he said. "Thoughts and prayers with him. Just praying for the best." Watch that moment below: "Prayers out to JT man" –– Jalen Brunson interrupts first question to send best to Jayson Tatum — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 13, 2025 All class. This article originally appeared on For The Win: Jalen Brunson talked Jayson Tatum injury prayer after Knicks - Celtics
Boston Globe
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Paul Pierce is walking 20 miles to work after the Celtics dropped Game 2 to the Knicks
"If the Celtics lose Game 2 at home "I'm walking here tomorrow. "Fifteen miles "In my robe "Barefoot" — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) That didn't turn out so great. The Celtics Pierce appeared to honor his vow Thursday, saying he set out before the sun rose for what he said was a 20.2-mile commute to work in the Los Angeles area. He Advertisement 'This is crazy dog I can't believe this. C's got me out here like this. I'm sweating. So I'm about 4 miles in right now. So I think I got another 16 miles?' — Paul Pierce — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) 'All right, time for me to get to steppin',' he said after 5 a.m. Pacific time, calling himself a 'man of my word.' 'I cant believe the Celtics got me out here like this dog,' he said in a later update. 'I'm really walking out here like this.' A little before 9 a.m., Pierce posted another Live of a couple hecklers on the sidewalk. 'You lost that bet, huh?' one of them said. Pierce took it all in stride, having some fun with them. He said he was about halfway at that point. Kevin Garnett drove past Paul Pierce walking to the studio 💀 — Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass)
USA Today
16-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
The Magic hilariously played the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme during the Trae Young ejection
The Magic hilariously played the Curb Your Enthusiasm theme during the Trae Young ejection Trae Young T'd up for throwing ball at ref Then takes ball and won't give it to ref Then ejected Then escorted out to Curb Your Enthusiasm music — New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) April 16, 2025 It helps to host a play-in game on your home court and it showed as much when the Orlando Magic hosted the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Orlando defeated Atlanta and despite a tremendous performance from Trae Young, the four-time All-Star guard was ejected after he received his second technical foul of the evening. He received the technical for throwing a ball at a referee, then taking the ball and not giving it to the referee. On his way into the locker room, meanwhile, the Magic cleverly decided to play the theme music to Curb Your Enthusiasm. This was a genuinely hilarious choice by whoever made the decision. After the game, crew chief James Williams said Young was making a "mockery" of the game. This is exactly the type of language you would hear about Curb star Larry David would get accused of if he played professional basketball. Great work, Orlando.
