Spike Lee wears Pope jersey at Knicks NBA Finals Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:34 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Spike Lee attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs, wearing a Pope Leo jersey he received during a visit to the Vatican. The Knicks are seeking their first championship since 1973 and are currently on a 13-game postseason winning streak after a shaky start in the playoffs. Lee had previously worn the jersey in an earlier playoff match against the Atlanta Hawks, which the Knicks lost. The game is still ongoing as the teams battle for a crucial victory in the series.
- •Game 3 between Knicks and Spurs is currently in progress
- •Spike Lee wears a jersey from Pope Leo
- •The Knicks have a 13-game winning streak this postseason
- •Previous loss occurred in a close game against the Hawks
- •Knicks are seeking their first championship since 1973
- 1:34 AMYahoo Sports — Spike Lee calls in heavenly help for Knicks NBA Finals run with Pope jersey
"As the Knicks push toward the NBA Finals, celebrity superfan Spike Lee turned to a Pope Leo jersey, calling on a higher power.
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