The starsare aligned as the New York Knicks look to close out the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Speaking of stars, such asNBA legend Walt Frazier and actor Timothée Chalamet showing their love in Game 5,there's plenty more to dazzle at for Game 6.
The pivotal game at Madison Square Gardenhas brought out a virtualwho's who ofcelebrity, per ESPN.
Among the big names are Russell Wilson, Lenny Kravitz, Tracy Morgan, Jason Sudeikis, and, of course, Knicks fanatic Spike Lee.
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The Knicks are leading the series 3-2. With a win, they will advance to the Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers and dethrone the defending NBA champions.
Spike Lee offered his predictions for Game 6 as only he could. He was blunt in saying that the Knicks are moving on.
“We're gonna win,”Lee said onESPN's First Take. “Idon't want to go back to Boston for Game 7.Solet's just end it here tonight.”
Lee has seen theKnicks' ups and downs since coming to prominence as a filmmaker in the 1980s. His courtside seat and antics have dubbed him theKnicks' “number one”fan, not to mention the ire of opposing players, such as Reggie Miller.
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But hehasn't done so by himself.
The Knicks bring out the best in show business.
Madison Square Garden has been a staple for celebrities who come out and support the Knicks. In addition to Spike Lee, Woody Allen, Chris Rock, and Billy Crystal, several bigwigs turned out for the orange and blue over the years.
The late 60 Minutes journalist Ed Bradleywas a regular presence courtside as a season ticket holder.
The Los Angeles Lakers of the 1980sare credited with popularizing the intersection of sports and celebrity. The hot spot known as the “Forum Club”and the presence of Jack Nicholson, Denzel Washington, and others said it all.
But the Knicksaren't too far behind in star power.