Timothee Chalamet Flexes After Knicks Use Dune Footage to Rile Up Madison Square Garden

Timothee Chalamet was in attendance for Game 2 of the Knicks-76ers series.

Timothee Chalamet Flexes After Knicks Use Dune Footage to Rile Up Madison Square Garden

Timothee Chalamet (Image: Firstsportz)

In Short
  • Timothee Chalamet cheered for the New York Knicks during their playoff game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
  • The Knicks secured a 108-102 victory, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
  • Chalamet's enthusiastic support went viral, highlighting his dedication as a Knicks fan.

The New York Knicks are flying at the moment, and Timothee Chalamet is enjoying every second of it. The renowned Hollywood star has been an avid fan of the esteemed franchise since his childhood days. He has professed his love for the Knicks and is often seen courtside whenever they take to the court, especially in the playoffs.

After a dominant win in Game 1, the Knicks were tested in Game 2 on Wednesday night. But they answered the call as they secured a 108-102 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Madison Square Garden. The win has given the Knicks a 2-0 lead in the series as they have protected home court in the first two games.

During a timeout in the third quarter, a Dune footage was played on the big screen. Chalamet was seen hyping up the people in the video and asked them all to stand up to cheer for the Knicks. The video got loud cheers at the MSG.

After the video, the cameras focused on Chalamet, who got fired up and shouted:

Let’s go Knicks!

There is no doubt that Timothee Chalamet is one of the biggest New York Knicks celebrity fans. He skipped the Met Gala this year for Game 1 as his partner, Kylie Jenner, attended the event. Chalamet has not attended the event in five years, but it was worth it after the Knicks dismantled the 76ers on Monday.

The renowned actor was a constant presence courtside last year when the Knicks made it to the Eastern Conference Finals. He has attended both games of the Eastern Conference Semifinals this year, and in Game 2, he was sitting alongside Jenner. It would not be a surprise to see Chalamet courtside during the road games as well.

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Fans react to Timothee Chalamet hyping up the Knicks crowd in Game 2

There is no doubt that Timothee Chalamet is a loyal fan of the Knicks. Missing the Met Gala event shows his love and loyalty to the franchise. The Knicks will need all the support from their home fans as they look to make it to two consecutive Eastern Conference Finals.

Chalamet hyping up the crowd at MSG didn’t take long to go viral on social media. Fans reacted to the viral clip and loved the energy he brought into the arena.

Fans loved the energy Chalamet was bringing in on Wednesday night. It panned out as the Knicks clutched in the fourth quarter in what was a closely fought match.

New York Knicks jokingly offer Timothee Chalamet a 10-day contract

Timothee Chalamet is not just a Knicks fan, but he is a fan of the sport as well. While he is regularly seen at Knicks games, he has made multiple appearances in podcasts hosted by various NBA stars.

Ben Stiller and Timothee Chalamet at Madison Square Garden for Game 5
Timothee Chalamet at Madison Square Garden (Image via Open Source/X)

A few days ago, the Dune actor posted a few photos and a video of him swishing a contested 3-pointer inside an empty Madison Square Garden. The clip captured a lot of eyeballs, including the Knicks. The franchise joked about what could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Under the post, they commented:

Check your DMs we just sent you a 10-day.

Not only is he a follower and a supporter of the sport, but he can play some ball too. It shows that he is pretty good at a sport that he loves to watch. Fans will be hoping to see more of Chalamet during the playoffs.

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