Elmo's neutral stance on NBA Finals frustrates Knicks fans ahead of Game 2
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:56 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Elmo took to social media to express neutrality in the NBA Finals, stating he hopes both teams have fun. The New York Knicks face the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2, aiming for a 2-0 series lead. Elmo's lack of support for the hometown Knicks drew backlash from fans, leading him to double down with a pun-laden follow-up post. The Knicks have not won an NBA championship since 1973 and seek to improve their standing in the Finals this summer.
- •Elmo posted about the NBA Finals on X.
- •Knicks aim to lead series 2-0 against Spurs tonight.
- •Elmo's neutrality angered Knicks fans on social media.
- •New York seeks its first NBA title since 1973.
- •Elmo posted a pun in response to fan criticism.
- 1:56 PMYahoo Sports — Elmo learns a life lesson what happens when you go against Knicks fans in the NBA Finals
- 1:44 AMBBC Sport — 'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals post
- 1:06 AMYahoo Sports — Elmo in hot water with Knicks fans after 'both-sidesing' NBA finals
- 11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Elmo doubles down on NBA Finals tweet that infuriated Knicks fans
"The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, came in for criticism after not giving full-throated support to the city's basketball team.
"The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.
"Notable New York resident Elmo is refusing to pick a side in the NBA Finals, and Knicks fans are letting him have it.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:56 PMElmo learns a life lesson what happens when you go against Knicks fans in the NBA Finals
The lovable "Sesame Street" character didn't realize his well-meaning message would not go over well in New York.
- BBC SportJun 6, 2026, 1:44 AM'Traitor' - Elmo in hot water with New Yorkers over Knicks NBA finals post
The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, was called a traitor after not fully backing the city's basketball team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:06 AMElmo in hot water with Knicks fans after 'both-sidesing' NBA finals
The Sesame Street character, whose fictional home is in New York, came in for criticism after not giving full-throated support to the city's basketball team.
- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 11:28 PMElmo doubles down on NBA Finals tweet that infuriated Knicks fans
Notable New York resident Elmo is refusing to pick a side in the NBA Finals, and Knicks fans are letting him have it.
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