If there was ever any doubt about how much Timothée Chalamet loves the New York Knicks, Game 4 of the NBA Finals put that debate to rest. The Oscar-nominated actor completely lost himself in the celebrations after the Knicks pulled off a dramatic 107-106 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden. And honestly? It might be one of the most entertaining celebrity sports moments of the year. As soon as OG Anunoby hit the game-winning basket with just seconds left on the clock, Madison Square Garden erupted. But few people seemed happier than Chalamet.
Videos that quickly went viral across social media showed the Dune star diving straight into the crowd, grabbing a reporter’s microphone, screaming alongside fellow fans and celebrating like he’d just won the championship himself.
“Let’s f***ing go!” he shouted while surrounded by cheering Knicks supporters.
At another point, the actor ripped off his shirt in the middle of a crowd celebration, tossed aside his custom Chrome Hearts jacket and jumped around with fans as if he were back on a college campus celebrating a championship win.
Perhaps the funniest part of the entire night wasn’t Chalamet’s behavior. It was Kylie Jenner‘s reaction to it.
Throughout the celebrations, Jenner could be seen following him around while filming every second on her phone. Social media immediately crowned her the “proud girlfriend,” with fans loving how genuinely entertained she seemed by her boyfriend’s Knicks obsession.
And honestly, that’s part of why people continue to root for them.
Celebrity couples often look overly polished and carefully managed in public. Chalamet and Jenner increasingly come across like two people simply having fun together. One happens to be a Hollywood heartthrob. The other happens to run a billion-dollar beauty empire.
The couple arrived at the game in matching Knicks-inspired Chrome Hearts denim outfits, complete with the team’s signature blue and orange colours stitched throughout the designs. It was coordinated without looking forced, which is surprisingly difficult in celebrity fashion.
What makes Chalamet’s fandom different from many celebrity sports appearances is that this clearly isn’t a publicity stunt.
Long before courtside seats became fashionable among Hollywood stars, Chalamet was publicly supporting the Knicks. He has attended countless games, suffered through losing seasons and has repeatedly spoken about his love for the franchise. In fact, he famously skipped the Met Gala earlier this year to watch the Knicks play.
That’s commitment.
And while many celebrities attend games to be seen, Chalamet increasingly looks like someone who forgets cameras exist the moment the ball tips off.
Wednesday night’s celebrations perfectly captured why fans connect with him. For a few minutes, he wasn’t an Oscar nominee, fashion icon or one of Hollywood’s biggest stars.
He was simply another Knicks fan losing his mind after a dramatic victory. And judging by Kylie Jenner’s smile while filming the entire thing, she loved every second of it too.
The night wasn’t just about basketball. One of the most talked-about moments came after the final buzzer when Kylie Jenner was seen sharing a friendly hug with Taylor Swift on the court. The interaction immediately grabbed attention online given Swift’s long and complicated history with Kim Kardashian. While fans were quick to read into the moment, the two appeared completely cordial as they celebrated the Knicks’ dramatic win alongside other celebrities in attendance. For many fans, it was one of those unexpected pop culture crossovers that almost rivalled the game itself.