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Ben Stiller directs Knicks championship documentary after Spike Lee's involvement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 6:31 PM

Last updated Nov 3, 2026

Ben Stiller directs Knicks championship documentary after Spike Lee's involvement

Summary

Ben Stiller is filming a documentary focused on the New York Knicks' championship, marking his venture into sports filmmaking. Team owner James Dolan made the decision for Stiller to lead the project, sidelining prominent superfan Spike Lee. The documentary, which aims to cover all eras of the Knicks, was announced following the team's first championship win in 53 years. While no release date has been set, Stiller emphasizes that the film will encompass the season and additional interviews as production continues over the next year.

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By the Numbers

•Stiller is directing a Knicks championship documentary.
•Spike Lee was not chosen despite his longtime support.
•James Dolan made the decision for Stiller to helm the project.
•The documentary follows the Knicks' first championship in 53 years.
•Production will include access to players and interviews over the next year.

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If you’ve seen Ben Stiller recording on his phone , it’s because he’s filming for a documentary about the New York Knicks’ championship . While Stiller has directed films in the past, making his feature-length directorial debut in 1994 with Reality Bites, the more notable filmmaker and Knicks superfan is Spike Lee . However, it’s Stiller who is […] The post How Ben Stiller ended up making Knicks championship documentary over Spike Lee appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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