Knicks Fan's Viral Halloween Display Recreates NBA Finals 'Tip-In' with Undead Twist
A New Jersey homeowner's elaborate skeleton display of a pivotal Knicks playoff moment has captured national attention.
A New York Knicks enthusiast has gained widespread recognition for his elaborate Halloween display in Tenafly, New Jersey, which meticulously recreates the team's pivotal Game 4 NBA Finals "tip-in" moment with an undead theme.
Vladimir Biberica, known for his yearly over-the-top Halloween decorations, decided to immortalize the Knicks' dramatic comeback and game-winning shot. The display features skeletons depicting Knicks star OG Anunoby tipping in a pumpkin, the game's decisive action. It also includes a 12-foot skeleton representing San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama, dubbed "Wem-bone-yama," and skeletal figures of celebrity fans like Timothée Chalamet and Taylor Swift, adorned with wigs to resemble their real-life counterparts.
Biberica stated that he committed to this theme the moment the game concluded, telling The Post, "It was such an iconic moment — once it happened, I told my family if the Knicks win it all, that’s this year’s theme." He endeavored to replicate the play with high accuracy, down to the precise positioning of each player relative to the hoop.
Previous Halloween displays by Biberica have included themes such as "Spooky Night Fever," "Dead Zeppelin," "Barbie’s Bone Yard," and "Star Wars: Return of the Dead-i." His use of a 12-foot skeleton was inspired by a prior display, "LeBone James."
Despite the intricate details, Biberica noted some playful criticism, including requests for specific celebrity figures. "People were complaining that I didn’t have [Law and Order star] Mariska Hargitay — but the only reason she wasn’t there is because I didn’t have a wig that would’ve looked like her," he said.
The display has garnered significant social media attention, transforming Biberica's home into a local attraction. Police have reportedly set up barriers on the block due to the high volume of visitors.
"I’m completely flabbergasted — I can’t believe it’s blowing up the way it is," Biberica commented on the display's viral success. "I’m just trying to make the neighborhood happy and have fun," he added, expressing his joy that the Knicks' memorable moment continues to unite people. "When a New York sports team wins, it’s awesome for the whole area."