Timothee Chalamet and Celebrity Knicks Fans Spark Controversy at Madison Square Garden, Radio Host Claims

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Boomer Esiason, a New York sports radio host, has attributed the Knicks' difficulties during home playoff games to the famous personalities attending the event at Madison Square Garden .

Despite making it to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, the Knicks have only managed a record of 3-5 at Madison Square Garden during this year’s playoffs.

And once they managed to pull off massive Game 3 comeback in Indiana Esiason suggested that the team might be more comfortable playing away from home.

"I believe they've had enough of all these blasted celebrities around," Esiason said. said on WFAN .

'They prefer to escape from all of that.'

This Knicks playoff run has attracted numerous celebrities to the Garden, including devoted fan Timothee Chalamet , Larry David, Team USA gymnast Suni Lee alongside longtime supporter Spike Lee in his usual front-row position.

Chalamet has also been spotted in the stands alongside his girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, and her sister Kendall Jenner. Meanwhile, the actor frequently sits with renowned Knicks fan and actor Ben Stiller.

Despite the Knicks' difficulties with home-court performance during these playoffs—having lost twice to both the Pistons and the Pacers, as well as once against the Celtics—they’ve shown remarkable strength when playing away from Madison Square Garden.

After their 106-100 victory in Game 3 on Sunday, the Knicks' record for away games during the playoffs rose to 6-1.

Moreover, Chalamet should be defended as he was present at Gainbridge Fieldhouse supporting his team during their impressive 20-point comeback.

The actor from 'Dune' was spotted supporting the Knicks in Boston during their matchup against the Celtics, and feted exuberantly among the throngs of enthusiasts In New York following the Knicks securing the series in Game 6.

Chalamet's dedication to his Knicks fandom has become so prominent during this season that it skipped the Met Gala (where Kylie was present) to see the Knicks' 108-105 come-from-behind victory against the Celtics alongside his buddies.

Kylie hasn't attended a Knicks game with her boyfriend Chalamet since he invited her to watch Game 4 against the Celtics on May 12.

Jerry Seinfeld, Bill Murray, Michael J. Fox, Russell Wilson along with his spouse Ciara, Jordyn Woods, and Jelly Roll have recently been seen at Madison Square Garden as well.

The Knicks will have at least one additional home game in this series, however, they won’t play it until after Indiana hosts Game 4 on Tuesday with the aim of taking a 3-1 series lead.

Game 5 is set for Thursday at Madison Square Garden, and should Game 7 be needed, it would take place on Monday, June 2nd.

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