Spike Lee rallies Knicks fans ahead of NBA Finals Game 3

Director Spike Lee appeared at Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, handing out free Knicks T‑shirts and wearing a custom Knicks tank top and a pair of orange‑and‑blue Air Jordan sneakers made for him. Lee, a lifelong Knicks devotee, mingled with fans who struggled to afford tickets that have risen to seven‑or‑eight‑thousand dollars for the cheapest seats.

Stephen A. Smith praised Lee on ESPN’s First Take, saying the filmmaker “deserves a championship ring” and urging the team not to “blow it” as the Knicks lead the series 2‑0 over the San Antonio Spurs. The game, set for 8:30 p.m. ET, marks the Knicks’ first home Finals appearance since 1999 and their first trip to the championship round in 27 years.

Both articles note Lee’s long‑standing reputation as the most visible fan in the arena, describing his enthusiasm as a cultural touchstone for Knicks supporters.