The excitement courtside often rivals the game itself, and this was certainly true when a major college sports personality appeared, fully embracing the Knicks.

Olivia Dunne posted an Instagram story from Madison Square Garden, celebrating and making a peace sign, with the caption "LFG @NYKNICKS!!!,", tagging the New York Knicks.

Dunne opted for a stylish black and white outfit for the event, choosing a tight black crop top and matching joggers instead of the typical team attire.

Considering the high stakes, the excitement was expected. New York finally ended a 53-year championship drought, securing victory over San Antonio with a 4-1 win.

Dunne showed up when the Knicks fans already had cause to celebrate, thanks to more than just the championship. A new iconic moment was given to the fanbase by Jalen Brunson during his Finals MVP run, which was capped off by a 45-point performance in the series-clinching Game 5.

This vigour was directly related to the most exciting postseason night of all time. The Knicks staged the greatest comeback in Finals history in Game 4 in San Antonio, overcoming a 29-point deficit. OG Anunoby's tip-in at the buzzer sealed the victory, 107-106.

Days later, fans like Dunne were reacting emotionally to that game. For New York's expanding celebrity fanbase, the eventual victory was all the sweeter because every game in the series came down to the last five minutes or fewer by five points.

As Game 5 of the Knicks season unfolded at Frost Bank Centre, a veritable who's who of famous faces flocked there, including Dunne.

Livvy Dunne Wasn't the Only Star in the House

It was hard to miss Spike Lee's undying devotion to his fandom as he showed up in a denim jacket, hat, and jersey combined.

David Duchovny, a native New Yorker who many assumed was supporting the Knicks, opted for an all-black, while Tracy Morgan opted for a more understated "New York Forever" t-shirt.

But it was just the start of the list of stars. In San Antonio, John Turturro, Fat Joe, Ben Stiller, Timothée Chalamet, and Sydney Sweeney all went to see a piece of basketball history.

Adam Silver even invited Prince Harry, who was in town for the Warrior Games, though it remains unclear which team he was truly supporting.

The historic atmosphere surrounding the Knicks' long-awaited title run was further amplified by having Hollywood and music's biggest names courtside, for a fanbase that had waited more than fifty years for this moment.

What celebrity Knicks fan stole the show for you? Comment down.

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Utsav Gupta

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Utsav Gupta