Celebrities and Sports Figures Gather for Knicks' Championship Banner Night
An array of stars attended the New York Knicks' season opener, where the team received their championship rings.
The New York Knicks celebrated their 2025-26 NBA championship with a ring ceremony and season opener that drew a notable crowd of celebrities and sports figures. The event at Madison Square Garden saw many fans of the team from their previous playoff run return to support the squad as they begin their title defense.
Among the notable attendees was director Spike Lee, who sported his signature flair with an orange-and-blue pinstriped suit and matching hat. "Law & Order: SVU" star Mariska Hargitay, comedian Tracy Morgan, and actor Ben Stiller were also present. Hargitay was seen embracing Morgan during pre-game festivities, while Stiller was observed taking photographs.
Tracy Morgan expressed his excitement for the upcoming season, telling "NBA Showtime," "I know I’m going to cry tonight. Been a long time and then we going to turn the page. It’s time to defend now. .. We going to run it back. … I’m not scared. We not scared of nobody."
Other celebrities in attendance included Fat Joe, Edie Falco, Steve Schirripa, John Turturro, Action Bronson, and Sam Morril. Jordyn Woods, who married Karl-Anthony Towns in August, was courtside, accessorizing with a gold bag in tribute to the championship rings.
Singer Bon Jovi and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell were also spotted courtside. Mets owner Steve Cohen and former presidential candidate Chris Christie were seen in the stands.
Notably absent from the ceremony was actor Timothée Chalamet, who had been a frequent presence at Knicks games, including road matches, during their championship run.