Timothée Chalamet reacted like every lifelong Knicks fan dreamed of reacting after New York finally ended its 53-year NBA title drought.
The actor was in full celebration mode after the Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 to win their first championship since 1973.
Chalamet had his phone out recording the moment himself, visibly pumped as the Knicks’ title became real in San Antonio.
Timothée Chalamet celebrates Knicks title over Oscars
As SportsCenter showed, Chalamet summed up the emotion of the night by shouting: “Way more rather this that the oscars baby!”
The line went viral because it felt completely believable. Chalamet has not treated this Knicks run like a celebrity cameo; he has lived it like a fan.
He was courtside during the Finals, celebrated wildly after New York’s Game 4 comeback at Madison Square Garden, and then made the trip to San Antonio for the possible clincher.
That history made his title reaction land harder. This was not just a famous actor enjoying a big sports night. It was a New Yorker watching his team finally end one of basketball’s most famous droughts.
His excitement also matched the scale of the game. Jalen Brunson scored 45 points, carrying the Knicks through a tense 94-90 win after San Antonio led by 16 in the first half.
Knicks win NBA title as celebrities celebrate
The championship moment belonged to Brunson and the Knicks, but New York’s celebrity crowd added another layer to the scene.
Spike Lee, Ben Stiller, and Tracy Morgan were among the famous Knicks supporters connected to the Finals run, with several stars following the team deep into the series.
The Game 5 win gave that fan base its biggest payoff in decades. New York closed the series 4-1, winning on the road at Frost Bank Center and denying Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs a return to Madison Square Garden.
Brunson’s performance instantly became franchise history. Mikal Bridges added 14 points, Josh Hart produced 13 points and 11 rebounds, and the Knicks made just enough late plays to survive.
For Chalamet, the reaction said everything. Awards nights can wait. A Knicks championship after 53 years was the moment he clearly wanted most.
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