The New York Knicks are headed to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
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No one appeared happier about it than Timothée Chalamet.
The Oscar-nominated actor has become one of the Knicks' most visible celebrity supporters during their postseason run, and when New York completed its sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, Chalamet celebrated like he'd just won a championship himself.
As the final seconds ticked away on the Knicks' 130-93 victory in Game 4, cameras caught Chalamet embracing players, high-fiving fans and soaking in every second of a moment generations of New York supporters have been waiting to see.
At this point, Chalamet feels less like a celebrity fan and more like an honorary member of the team.
Pure elation for Timothée Chalamet after seeing his childhood team advance to the NBA Finals 🥺 pic.twitter.com/SQRQ1bsIxB
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 26, 2026
His devotion to the Knicks has been impossible to miss throughout the playoffs. Earlier in the postseason, he famously skipped the Met Gala to watch New York's playoff game. Since then, he's been a regular fixture courtside, traveling with the team and celebrating alongside players after victories.
Following the Game 4 clincher, Chalamet was seen congratulating Knicks forward Mikal Bridges during the on-court celebration.
"You're the GOAT. Four more," Chalamet told Bridges. "I got your jersey in my house, bro."
The actor was also spotted chanting for Eastern Conference Finals MVP Jalen Brunson and sharing a celebratory moment with Karl-Anthony Towns after the game.
For many Knicks fans, Chalamet has become the embodiment of everything this playoff run represents.
After decades of frustration, heartbreak and near misses, New York suddenly finds itself four wins away from its first NBA championship since 1973. Chalamet's genuine enthusiasm has resonated with fans who have waited years for a moment like this.
He wasn't the only celebrity in attendance, either.
Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, Tracy Morgan and several Knicks legends were on hand in Cleveland to watch New York punch its ticket to the Finals.
Still, when the celebration began, it was Chalamet who seemed to capture the emotion of the moment best.
For one night at least, he looked like every Knicks fan rolled into one.
