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For the first time in 53 years, the New York Knicks crowned themselves as NBA champions!
New York City is likely in jubilant turmoil, and the maze of avenues is almost certainly covered with passionate fans who have waited far too long for this moment. Some of New York's most famous fans were able to travel far and away to the land of San Antonio to watch their team duke it out en route to hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.
Timothee Chalamet, Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Tracy Morgan are just a few of the names that were present at courtside at Frost Bank Center watching history unfold in front of their own eyes.
Take a look at the round of reactions from the most notable celebrities who donned the blue and orange.
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Spike Lee and John Turturro
The N.Y. director has seen many Knicks teams in his long career as a fan. Now, Lee has seen another New York championship in his lifetime, and he made sure to be on the court for this moment.
Spike Lee became a Knicks season ticket holder in 1985.
His first game was Patrick Ewing’s first game.
He has his first NBA title, 41 years later. pic.twitter.com/Kwwm8A3jk4
Timothee Chalamet
The star actor has made his presence known on the sidelines of Knicks games quite frequently. Chalamet was seen hugging Karl-Anthony Towns, with Towns saying, "You've seen it in your lifetime."
Check out this moment that Chalamet will remember for the rest of his life.
— NBA (@NBA) June 14, 2026Ben Stiller
While recording the special moment on his phone, which he has done throughout these 2025-26 playoffs, Stiller ran onto the court in celebratory fashion to capture the footage.
This was Ben Stiller’s emotional reaction to the Knicks winning the NBA championship.#nba #benstiller #nbafinals #knicks #knicksnation pic.twitter.com/N31jUbPXKo
— MARCA in English 🇺🇸 (@MARCAinENGLISH) June 14, 2026Walt "Clyde" Frazier
The man with two rings of his own was one of many smiling ear to ear in the Frost Bank Center. The long wait is over, and his two championship banners now have some companionship in the Madison Square Garden rafters.
Clyde was so happy you’d think he just won his third ring. pic.twitter.com/a2wPQKbOYR
— KNICKS BEAST (@KnicksBeast) June 14, 2026Patrick Ewing
The man who fell short of earning his own championship ring was able to savor in the moment when the Knicks finally could call themselves NBA champions.
Patrick Ewing is an NBA Champion pic.twitter.com/czTGykAOsW
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 14, 2026Jordyn Woods
The fiancée of Karl-Anthony was one of the first people the center navigated the crowd to hug. Here is the sweet moment:
KAT finds his dad and his fiancée Jordyn Woods 🥹
THE NEW YORK KNICKS WIN THEIR FIRST NBA CHAMPIONSHIP SINCE 1973!! pic.twitter.com/YjK4z0wu4a
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