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Time of India
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ben Stiller's Brutally Honest Take on the New York Knicks' Summer League Sparks Fan Buzz: "Hard to Invest Right Now"
Ben Stiller (Image via Getty) The New York Knicks ' Summer League journey in Las Vegas is not only popular among die-hard basketball fans, but also from the team's high-profile celebrity supporters. This year, actor and longtime Knicks fan Ben Stiller has made headlines for his humorous yet honest takes on the team's performance and early struggles on the court. New York Knicks' Star-Powered Fandom 'Celebrity Row' at Madison Square Garden has always been a spectacle in itself, and the Knicks' recent postseason push has only elevated its star power. Among the famous faces like Spike Lee and Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller is a mainstay, well-known for his enthusiastic courtside presence and witty commentary. Stiller's devotion is serious—he makes time for games and regularly posts his reactions, both comic and critical, across social media. High Hopes Meet Harsh Reality in Vegas The NBA Summer League gives young players and fringe talents a shot to prove they belong in the big leagues. The New York Knicks ' 2025 roster boasts promising names like Pacôme Dadiet, Tyler Kolek, MarJon Beauchamp, and Kevin McCullar Jr., each aiming to carve out a place on the regular-season squad. But so far, things haven't gone according to plan. The Knicks dropped their first two matchups—falling 94-81 to the Celtics and suffering a heavier 104-86 loss against the Pistons. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Đây có thể là thời điểm tốt nhất để giao dịch vàng trong 5 năm qua IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo These disappointing results left fans, including Stiller, looking for reasons to remain optimistic. Ben Stiller's Unfiltered Reaction Following the Celtics defeat, Ben Stiller took to X with a blunt take: 'I don't know if I can invest in this Knicks summer league.' His words resonated with fans who shared similar frustrations. While Stiller is known for his comedic tone, his disappointment reflected a sincere concern for the team's direction. His remarks captured the highs and lows of being emotionally tied to a team still finding its identity. Player Highlights and Concerns A quick look at the Knicks' Summer League standouts so far: Player Position Performance Highlights Pacôme Dadiet Forward Athletic potential, but needs more refinement Tyler Kolek Guard Turnover-prone; still adjusting to NBA pace MarJon Beauchamp Forward Confident and composed; could earn a roster spot Kevin McCullar Jr. Forward Strong on defense; offense still inconsistent Dink Pate Guard Youthful energy, raw talent Much of the criticism, including Ben Stiller's, centered around the lack of energy and cohesion from players expected to step up. Knicks fans online shared his sentiments, urging the team's young core to play with more urgency and heart. New York Knicks Fandom Remains a Show of Its Own Despite the team's rocky start, the New York Knicks' fandom—especially from its celebrity contingent—remains as entertaining as ever. Stiller's social media rants blend humor and honesty, offering fans both laughs and relatability. The Summer League may not be delivering wins, but it's still producing moments worth talking about. Stiller's critique is a reflection of the deep passion shared by Knicks fans everywhere. Summer League is about growth, and setbacks are part of that journey. As the Knicks' young players continue their stint in Vegas, fans—both famous and ordinary—are watching closely, hoping to witness the emergence of future stars. Also read: Milwaukee Bucks President Drops Major Statement on Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Speculations For now, the New York Knicks Nation can take comfort in knowing that their most recognizable supporters are riding the same emotional rollercoaster. Ben Stiller may be hesitant to 'invest' in this squad just yet—but like every Knicks fan, he's still watching, still hoping, and still believing in what could be. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
USA Today
19 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Baylor Scheierman, Charles Bassey shine in Celtics 94-81 Summer League win over Knicks
The Summer League Celtics are now 2-0 after an impressive win over the New York Knicks in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 13. Baylor Scheierman set the tone, with the sophomore forward registering 13 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals. However, Scheierman's perimeter struggles limited his overall impact, as he went 1-of-7 from deep. Scheierman wasn't the only member of the Celtics to impress, as Charles Bassey continued his push for an NBA contract with another impactful outing. The former Philadelphia 76ers and San Antonio Spurs big man put up 22 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, registered 2 steals and swatted away three shots. If he keeps this up, he could force himself into Boston's frontcourt rotation for next season. Interestingly, first-round pick Hugo Gonzalez didn't take part in the game, after impressing against the Memphis Grizzlies earlier in the week. In his absence, Jalen Bridges took the opportunity to shine, going 6-for-10 from the field for 16 points and 5 rebounds. Jordan Walsh's performance left a lot to be desired, as for the second game running, he didn't display his defensive upside and struggled when shooting the ball, going 2-for-10 from the field and 1-for-6 from deep. Rookie big man Amari Williams looks good, but not great, and failed to make much of an impact on the box score. However, Kenny Lofton Jr. was making his presence felt off the bench with 9 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists. He almost had a 3-point shot, too, if only for his foot being on the line. Of course, all eyes were likely on Max Shulga as the late second-round pick continues to try and prove himself at the next level. He certainly brings a ton of energy, but needs to slow down in order to better pick his spots and passes. Overall, the Summer League Celtics were impressive on both sides of the floor and played with hustle, effort and intensity. Now, they will look to make it three games unbeaten when they face the Miami Heat on Monday, July 14 at 8:00 PM ET.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ben Stiller makes a blunt statement amid Summer League Game - 'I don't know if I can invest in this Knicks summer league'
Ben Stiller. Image via: Getty Images The Summer League Game has taken a great peak this year. On July 13, the match took place between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks. With a 99-81 victory, the Celtics beat the Knicks, leaving the fans in distress. Hollywood superstar as well as a guest celebrity in the famous sitcom F.R.I.E.N.D.S., Ben Stiller is one such fan, and his routine is a particularly stagnant one. Whenever the Knicks play, he will try his best to clear his busy schedule and be home to watch it. He's a true Knicks fan, and so are Joey, Chandler, and Ross. But, after last night, fans are wondering if the Knicks are worth the hype. Meanwhile, Ben Stiller wrote something on X that can easily blow someone's mind off and leave them outraged. Hollywood star Ben Stiller blatantly speaks about not investing in the New York Knicks this Summer League Ben Stiller just loves the Knicks. His very recent Twitter post shows that he has been actively attending their matches and watching them during the Summer League Game. But after the unfortunate circumstance that led to the Knicks losing to the Celtics, the actor was disappointed. The poor performance of the Knicks received a thumbs down from Ben Stiller. 'I don't know if i can invest in this Knicks summer league', the actor wrote on X, letting the entire world know how he was dissatisfied with their performance. Being a Knicks fan since he can remember, Ben Stiller used to attend the games with his late father. Whenever the Knicks played, Ben Stiller was their staple supporter. He had been a huge fan of the former New York Knicks' iconic player, Phil Jackson, whom he remembered having shaken his hands and exchanging smiles. For such a hardcore Knicks fan, the defeat indeed had a detrimental impact on him. Ben Stiller's blunt statement might have some impact on the team and its players since they were expecting a little financial assistance from their committed fan. However, Ben Stiller's tweet created a sense of confusion among the team. The tweet seemed to be quite upsetting. The real question popping every fan's mind is whether the Hollywood star would shift his interest from a team that has had his loyalty for so many years. However, given his enthusiasm for the team and his continuous tweets supporting his favorite team, it is quite unlikely that he will end up abandoning the New York Knicks anytime soon Also read: Is Caitlin Clark really friends with Paige Bueckers? Indiana Fever star gets honest about their WNBA bond For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Yahoo
a day ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
New Villanova Coach Has Clear Stance on New York Knicks
New Villanova Coach Has Clear Stance on New York Knicks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks are coming off one of their most successful seasons in this century. They finished the regular season as the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference after touting one of the league's best offenses for much of the year. While the Detroit Pistons challenged them in Round 1 of the NBA Playoffs, they were able to pull away and win the series in six games. Advertisement In the next series, they faced the defending champion Boston Celtics. They entered as underdogs, and after the Celtics took a 20-point lead, many believed the Celtics would cruise to another appearance in the Eastern Conference Finals. However, the Knicks were able to overcome 20-point deficits in the first two games to take a 2-0 series lead, which proved to be too much for the Celtics to overcome, especially once Jayson Tatum went down with a torn Achilles. May 23, 2025; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) controls the ball against Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the second quarter during game two of the eastern conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden.© Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images New Villanova coach has clear stance on New York Knicks Waiting for the Knicks was a foe the Knicks should be familiar with by now: the Indiana Pacers. It was the eighth meeting all-time between the two sides in the NBA Playoffs. Unfortunately for the Knicks, the Pacers proved to be too much to handle and won the series in six games. Advertisement For some fanbases, a berth in the conference finals for the first time in 25 years would be considered a successful season. Not the Knicks, though. They fired head coach Tom Thibodeau shortly after being eliminated. Some have joked in the past that the Knicks are essentially the Villanova Knicks, considering all of the players from that university on their team, including Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges. As a result, new Villanova head coach Kevin Willard identifies significantly with this Knicks team. '"I grew up on Long Island, I'm a diehard Knicks fan,' Willard said. 'I was a ballboy…my dad worked for the Knicks…I used to run around Madison Square Garden for hours & hours…Josh, Jalen, Mikal, those guys have been awesome." Advertisement The Knicks will head into next season hoping that the hiring of head coach Mike Brown will be enough to get them over the hump and bring home a title for the first time since 1973. If not, there will be plenty of Knicks fans, as well as people in the New York media there to slam Knicks ownership if they prove to be worse under Brown than Thibodeau. Brown is considered more of an offensive coach, and while the numbers looked good on paper, the Knicks' offense proved stagnant down the stretch of some of those critical playoff games. Instead of relying purely on Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, Brown will likely have an offense that can move the ball and be more reliant on cuts and ball movement than taking turns in isolation. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
LeBron James landing spots: Which 4 teams inquired about Lakers trade?
It's one of the more intriguing stories of the 2025 NBA offseason: after LeBron James exercised his $52.6 million player option last month, a statement from agent Rich Paul about how James wanted to play for a contender ignited all kinds of trade rumors. And now, there's one more to add to the pile. Per ESPN's Dave McMenamin, four teams have inquired into a trade involving James since that statement dropped. Which teams were they? That's the part we have no idea about. But we decided it's a good time to speculate and figure out who picked up the phone inquiring about getting James in for a title run. Let's run through four candidates that are TOTAL SPECULATION as the LeBron trade rumors swirl. New York Knicks There's been some chatter about this franchise perhaps having interest in LeBron, and it makes a little bit of sense -- the team is a contender, a trade might be possible and could give the Lakers a pretty good return ... but it feels too soon to blow up the core of a team that was this close in 2024-25. We'll see. But I think Leon Rose at least picked up the phone. Cleveland Cavaliers It's the perfect end to James's career: where it all started. He's an Ohio native, he was drafted there, he eventually won a title for the Cavs ... and now they look like a favorite in the East that might need one more player to push them over the edge. Storybook! Their front office has to be on the list, right? Golden State Warriors The Steph Curry and Draymond Green core is approaching Last Dance territory ... and we've always wanted to see Steph and Bron play in the NBA together. Maybe there's a trade to be had and LeBron wouldn't have to leave California. It would make sense if they at least inquired. Los Angeles Clippers This is my total out there guess. With Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac and James Harden, they're a dark horse in the West. Adding John Collins in a trade and Brook Lopez means they've got an intriguing roster. What if the pitch here is: "Hey, LeBron: you don't even have to move houses?" I'd say it's worth at least a phone call.
