Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 9
Knicks Release 90-Name Celebrity List for NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden
Updated
Updated · The New York Times · Jun 9

Knicks Release 90-Name Celebrity List for NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden

3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 9

Summary

  • About 90 celebrities were listed by the Knicks for Monday's NBA Finals Game 3, the first Finals game at Madison Square Garden in this series.
  • The unusually long guest list included film and TV figures such as Timothée Chalamet, Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, Greta Gerwig and Spike Lee, a longtime Knicks fan wearing a jersey signed by Pope Leo.
  • Comedians Jon Stewart, Pete Davidson, Dave Chappelle and Chris Rock also attended, alongside musicians including Cardi B, DJ Khaled and Fat Joe.
  • The courtside lineup extended to New York sports stars, from Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez, Eli Manning and Justin Tuck to current Mets players Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor.

Insights

With courtside seats auctioned for $1 million, has the Knicks' 'Celebrity Row' priced out the team's most loyal, everyday fans?
Beyond cheering for the Knicks, how does 'Celebrity Row' operate as an exclusive networking event for the rich and famous?
How will the estimated $465 million economic boom from the NBA Finals impact the average New York City resident?