The stars are out to support the New York Knicks for their first home game of the NBA Finals.
The Knicks currently lead the series 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs, and the stars are at Madison Square Garden for their historic run. They have not lost a game during the postseason, and with their 13 wins, they now have the second-most postseason wins behind the Golden State Warriors, who lead with 15 back in 2017.
The energy in New York has been different since the Knicks have led the series, given that the last time the New York team was in the NBA Finals was 1999, and their last championship win was in 1973.
Take a look at the star-studded appearances below:
Spike Lee
The Oscar-winning director was seen handing out Knicks merch to fans ahead of Game 3. He also notably wore his Pope Leo XIV jersey during tonight's game.
Spike Lee's Knicks jersey is signed by Pope Leo ✍️ pic.twitter.com/wBDoRE3BEu
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 8, 2026
President Donald Trump
Trump made history as the first sitting president to attend an NBA game. He later went viral when he was booed during the National Anthem.
President Donald Trump arrives to his suite at MSG for Knicks-Spurs Game 3.
He is the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game.
(via @EricLDaugh)pic.twitter.com/4Xi5NlTNwM
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June 9, 2026
Jay-Z
Hov made a surprise appearance at the NBA Finals tonight, as it has been nearly 30 years since he sat courtside.
Jay-Z courtside
2002 2026 pic.twitter.com/DeASjIqycf
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 9, 2026
Cardi B
The Grammy-winning rapper and Bronx native performed during the halftime show. She previously attended Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals when the Knicks faced the Boston Celtics.
Cardi B halftime show has people staying in their seats pic.twitter.com/p5ehyWKLSb
— Jack Settleman (@jacksettleman) June 9, 2026
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Timothée Chalamet and Josh Safdie
The Oscar-nominated actor has been on several games during the Knicks playoff run including going on the road to Cleveland for the Eastern Conference Finals.
Timothee Chalamet with Josh Safdie courtside pic.twitter.com/ynNl0GDpxm
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 9, 2026
Tracy Morgan and Tina Fey
The comedian duo came to see the Knicks for Game 3 with both have been to several games over the years. Morgan has been following the Knicks throughout their playoff run and even appeared at road games in Philadelphia and Cleveland.
tracy morgan bought tina fey a Knicks jersey that says Fey on the back and 18 for her birthday 😭🧡💙 liz and trae 4everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr pic.twitter.com/WsiBr9tj0s
— c ☆ (@tintafey) June 9, 2026
Ben Stiller
Stiller went viral for skipping Game 1 of the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia 76ers NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals to attend the 2026 Met Gala but he has been making several appearances since the backlash.
Ben Stiller is back at MSG for Game 3! 👀 pic.twitter.com/ldYj6oclRV
— SNY Knicks (@sny_knicks) June 8, 2026
Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni
Law & Order SVU stars attended Game 3 at MSG tonight. Brunson is a huge fan of Hargitay and she has been seen at several games throughout the season.
Christopher Meloni + Mariska Hargitay!
Let's Go Knicks!! pic.twitter.com/65XvD3uXM8
— the chris meloni project (@MeloniProject) June 9, 2026
Zohran Mamdani
The NYC Mayor teased his appearance prior to Game 3 and came through to Madison Square Garden to support the Knicks.
New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani enters Madison Square Garden.@NYCMayor | #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/Yg47NWasv8
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 9, 2026
Jon Stewart
The late-night talk show host sat courtside at Game 3 to cheer on the Knicks.
Jon Stewart courtside pic.twitter.com/3IONp7N1F4
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 9, 2026
Walt Fraiser
Whether it's on the road or home at MSG, Fraiser has been seen at several games throughout the Knicks playoff run and tonight was no exception.
Eli Manning and Derek Jeter
Two-time Super Bowl champion and five-time World Series champion made their first appearance during the Knicks ‘ playoff series run tonight.
Derek Jeter & Eli Manning
New York Legends. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/955oQGdLUn
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 9, 2026
Larry David
No need to Curb Your Enthusiasm because Larry David is in the Garden. The Brooklyn native previously showed love to the Knicks in the regular season by attending a game back in March.
Larry David courtside pic.twitter.com/67QpdBNgt1
— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 9, 2026
Fat Joe and DJ Khaled
The New York rapper has been at several Knicks playoff games to support the team this season. This is DJ Khaled's first appearance at a playoff game this season as he is notably a die-hard Miami Heat super fan.
Eli Manning, DJ Khaled and Fat Joe make their way to MSG. pic.twitter.com/ctfXDfqT8n
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) June 8, 2026
Chris Rock
The Brooklyn native came to support the Knicks for Game 3
Chris Rock at MSG tonight pic.twitter.com/umPfpGxFnA
— Mauro (@muhfuknfunnyguy) June 9, 2026
Jeremy Lin
Knicks album previously teased that he would support his former team at MSG and did not disappoint.
everyone say welcome back Jeremy 🥹 pic.twitter.com/AF46LfgdfW
— NEW YORK KNICKS (@nyknicks) June 9, 2026
The stars are out to support the New York Knicks for their first home game of the NBA Finals. The Knicks currently lead the series 2-0 over the San Antonio Spurs, and the stars are at Madison Square Garden for their historic run. They have not lost a game during the postseason, and with their 13 wins, they now have the second-most postseason wins behind the Golden State Warriors, who lead with 15 back in 2017.