New York Knicks jokingly offer Timothée Chalamet a 10-day contract
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Updated · ESPN · May 6
New York Knicks jokingly offer Timothée Chalamet a 10-day contract
9 articles · Updated · ESPN · May 6
The quip came in an Instagram comment after the actor posted photos of himself hitting a contested three-pointer inside an empty Madison Square Garden.
Chalamet's carousel also showed Anthony Edwards' Adidas AE 2 sneakers, drew a "Yea Killa" reply from Edwards and included a shot at Tyler Kolek's locker.
A longtime Knicks superfan, Chalamet had attended Game 1 against Philadelphia instead of the Met Gala, as New York prepared to host the 76ers in Game 2.
Was Chalamet's showcase of Anthony Edwards' sneakers a simple fan tribute or a clever, undisclosed Adidas marketing play?
Does a star choosing the NBA playoffs over the Met Gala signal a major shift in celebrity cultural currency?