Spike Lee garners celebrity support for Knicks championship ring
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Spike Lee celebrated the New York Knicks' first NBA championship since 1973 after their title-clinching victory over the San Antonio Spurs on June 10. Known as the team's most prominent fan, celebrities like Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith are advocating for him to receive a championship ring in recognition of his decades of loyalty. Lee, who has been a season-ticket holder since 1985 and was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame's superfan gallery in 2024, expressed joy over the victory but is also focused on the team's future aspirations. The Knicks and Lee haven't formally responded to the calls for the ring as of now.
- •Knicks won their first championship since 1973
- •Spike Lee celebrated the victory courtside
- •Kevin Hart and Stephen A. Smith support Lee getting a ring
- •Lee has been a season-ticket holder since 1985
- •Lee likely prioritizes future championships over a ring
- 8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Should Knicks superfan Spike Lee get a championship ring? These celebrities say yes
"Spike Lee is the New York Knicks' most famous and visible fan. Stephen A. Smith and Kevin Hart are among those who think the decades-long courtside staple deserves an NBA championship ring.
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