Ahead of their first-round series in the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the war of words between the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers has now extended to the stands.
76ers player Kelly Oubre Jr. criticized the famous camera-seeking celebrities who attend the Knicks games, suggesting that they don’t genuinely care about the gameplay.
Kelly Oubre Jr. takes a shot at Madison Square Garden's celebrity row
"They gonna give celebrities those $100,000 free tickets just to be there and not care about the game." https://t.co/b5uAkFzjum
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 19, 2024
Despite this, Oubre acknowledged that Madison Square Garden is one of his favorite places to play. In response, Knicks player Josh Hart dismissed comments made by 76ers player Paul Reed, who called the Knicks an “easier team” than the Boston Celtics, using explicit language.
Oubre taking shots at MSG celebrity row pic.twitter.com/7Q7j1SNj6s
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) April 19, 2024
There was speculation that the Knicks intentionally lost their regular season finale to avoid facing the 76ers and star player Joel Embiid in the playoffs.
However, the Knicks secured the No. 2 seed and will face the 76ers in the first round. The 76ers gained confidence with Embiid’s return from injury earlier this month.
The first game of the series will take place on Saturday at Madison Square Garden. Oubre’s comments sparked responses from some of the Knicks’ celebrity supporters, providing entertainment and hype for the upcoming series.
The 76ers are preparing to face the passionate fans at the Garden, acknowledging their love for the game.
Fans reacted as follows:
he’s not wrong lmao
— J🐐 (@SixersJustin) April 19, 2024
He’s spitting they got people like Kim k sitting courtside at games now 🤣
— ✪ Dubswrld30 (@Dubswrld30) April 19, 2024
Just a man spitting the truth.
— Dark Web Informer (@DarkWebInformer) April 19, 2024
They're going to give Embiid $50M just to be there and not care bout the playoff game.
— Aingaran (@aingaran) April 19, 2024
He is absolutely right pic.twitter.com/T0aJq1cgqe
— E-Man (@WigginsWick22) April 19, 2024
He ain’t wrong but that’s most arenas pic.twitter.com/KvPvXlOD0n
— HaMu🏀⚽️ (@FBball123) April 19, 2024
For the most part that isn't the case, at least from what they show. I mean sometimes the celebs are a bit too into the game…cough…Spike…cough
— Buffalo Sparty (@Sparty_VZ) April 19, 2024
Why is he worried about this ? He better focus in on who’s on the court.
— ECB (@THE_ECB) April 20, 2024
Absolutely LOVE hearing all these remarks from Sixers players. Radio silence from the Knicks. Sixers about to find out fr @jalenbrunson1 @joshhart @nyknicks pic.twitter.com/kEuwR8HmMb
— Gabi (@gabikates) April 19, 2024
The only Philadelphia celebrity is Rocky, and he’s a fictional character so he won’t be attending game three
— Rxmeister55 (@rxmeister55) April 19, 2024
Morgan, Spike, McEnroe, Falco, MJ Fox, shirripa exempt from this comment. Not wrong about others
— J Harp (@starpula) April 19, 2024
Bro sounds upset cuz celebrities wouldn’t go see them in Philly even if the tickets were free
— Feezy (@Ap2688107195) April 19, 2024
Only thing wrong was the celebrity thing. Every big city team does it. LA and Miami do it. Philly isn’t a major city and they have no celebrities, so they can’t do it. Simple
— Grady226 (@5jorube3) April 19, 2024
