Knicks playoff games have become the ultimate celebrity hotspot with Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, Ben Stiller, and more in courtside attendance.
The New York Knicks are on fire this postseason, and it’s not just because of their performance on the court. Madison Square Garden has turned into the hottest red carpet in sports, as Knicks playoff games continue to attract an ever-growing list of A-list celebrities.
At the heart of the celebrity buzz is Timothée Chalamet, who’s become a fixture on NBA broadcasts—not for a film premiere or award win, but for his regular courtside appearances. The Dune: Part Two and A Complete Unknown star, a proud New York native, has barely missed a game during the team’s electric run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Whether he’s with his girlfriend Kylie Jenner, her sister Kendall Jenner, or other boldface names like Ben Stiller or Bad Bunny, Timothée Chalamet is always in the spotlight.
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And he’s not alone. The famous “celebrity row” at Madison Square Garden has been packed with iconic faces including Knicks superfan Spike Lee, Larry David, Tracy Morgan, Ice Spice, Stefon Diggs, Cardi B, and Karl-Anthony Towns, who shared a viral moment with Timothée Chalamet and Ben Stiller during Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers.
Even legendary figures like Bill Murray, John McEnroe, Lenny Kravitz, and Russell Wilson have shown their support from the sidelines, joining former Knicks stars Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire, and JR Smith in cheering on the team. Olympic champion Suni Lee and rapper Fat Joe have also been spotted courtside, along with Knicks icon Walt Frazier.
With the Knicks facing a do-or-die Game 5 against the Pacers, trailing 3-1 in the series, Thursday night could mark the team’s final game at MSG this spring. If so, it might also be the curtain call for the A-list spectators who’ve turned every matchup into a full-blown celebrity spectacle.
In a season already defined by long-awaited success, Knicks games have become more than just a basketball event—they’re the place to see and be seen.
