While President Donald Trump was to make history as the first sitting president to attend the NBA Finals, he’ll hardly be alone among the bold-faced names. Celebrities were expected en masse to cheer on the Knicks and Spurs this week.
Filmmaker Spike Lee cheers during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Filmmaker Spike Lee cheers during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Mariska Hargitay cheers during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Mariska Hargitay cheers during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Timothee Chalamet watches during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Timothee Chalamet watches during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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Cardi B performs during halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Cardi B performs during halftime of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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President Donald Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
President Donald Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Former NBA player Jeremy Lin, left, and filmmaker Spike Lee pose for a photo prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Former NBA player Jeremy Lin, left, and filmmaker Spike Lee pose for a photo prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Timothee Chalamet, right, and Ben Stiller cheer during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Timothee Chalamet, right, and Ben Stiller cheer during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning watches courtside during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Former New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning watches courtside during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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Former New York Yankee Derek Jeter smiles during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Former New York Yankee Derek Jeter smiles during Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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President Donald Trump watches Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Knicks owner James Dolan and Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
President Donald Trump watches Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York, Monday, June 8, 2026, with Knicks owner James Dolan and Kai Trump. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
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The Salesian Sisters greet players prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
The Salesian Sisters greet players prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Actor Tracy Morgan arrives prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Actor Tracy Morgan arrives prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 3, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
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New York Knicks Ambassador Patrick Ewing watches during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks Ambassador Patrick Ewing watches during second half of Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
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DJ Khaled, left, and Fat Joe arrive prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
DJ Khaled, left, and Fat Joe arrive prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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Filmmaker Spike Lee, left, and comedian Dave Chappelle, arrive prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
Filmmaker Spike Lee, left, and comedian Dave Chappelle, arrive prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals basketball series between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Monday, June 8, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
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