Knicks fans debate which Hollywood celebrities should occupy Celebrity Row during playoff run
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NEW YORK — As the New York Knicks advance in the 2026 NBA playoffs, talk inside and outside Madison Square Garden has shifted to Celebrity Row. Supporters are openly speculating about which Hollywood figures they want courtside — and which they would rather not see — believing certain famous faces bring good fortune while others spell trouble for the team.
The debate surfaced publicly on May 20, 2026, when the New York Post highlighted the growing superstition. Longtime attendees note that sightings of particular actors, musicians and television personalities have coincided with memorable wins, while other appearances are recalled alongside disappointing losses.
Madison Square Garden’s front-row seats have long doubled as a pop-culture barometer during high-stakes games, and this postseason is no different. Fans on social media and sports-radio callers are now tracking the guest list from game to game, hopeful that the “right” stars will be in place when the Knicks next take the floor.
Source: New York Post
