Timothée Chalamet, Olympic Gold Medalist Suni Lee Pack Madison Square Garden For NBA Playoffs
The 2026 NBA playoffs are officially a red carpet event. The opening weekend brought out some serious star power, and the celebrities weren't shy about showing up to cheer on their teams. From actors to athletes to musicians, the biggest names in entertainment have already made their presence felt courtside.
Hawks vs. Knicks Game 2 Draws A-List Crowd
Madison Square Garden was the place to be when the Hawks rolled into New York for Game 2 against the Knicks. Timothée Chalamet was in the building, soaking in the playoff atmosphere at one of the most iconic arenas in the world. The Knicks also welcomed Olympic gold medalist Suni Lee to the crowd, adding star power to an already electric Garden energy.
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San Antonio got a special treat when Tim Duncan and David Robinson, two of the greatest Spurs to ever wear the uniform, showed up for Game 1 against Portland. Meanwhile, the Lakers and Rockets matchup in Los Angeles brought out Travis Scott, while the Magic vs. Pistons Game 1 in Detroit featured both Ben Wallace and Richard Hamilton. Rapper Big Sean was also courtside for the Detroit action.
The Hawks and Knicks Game 1 was absolutely stacked with famous faces. Ben Stiller, tennis legend John McEnroe, Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing, Stephon Marbury, and Walt Frazier all showed up to catch the action.
It's Playoff Season in the NBA
Two games at Madison Square Garden and multiple matchups at Crypto.com Arena on the opening slate meant the celebrity sightings were inevitable. When the NBA playoffs kick off, the stars come out. This opening weekend delivered exactly that, proving that playoff basketball is still the biggest stage in sports.
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