Timothée Chalamet wearing FILIGREE Large M splatter paint jeans

June 11 — The 2026 NBA Finals Game 4 concluded with the New York Knicks edging out the San Antonio Spurs with a stunning buzzer-beater. During this historic franchise moment, Hollywood A-lister Timothée "Timothée" Chalamet was absolutely losing it in the stands.

As a die-hard Knicks fan, Timothée Chalamet turned into a "full-attendance cheerleader" throughout this year's playoffs. At the moment of the Game 4 buzzer-beater, cameras caught him so excited he was nearly incoherent, and he immediately led the celebration, becoming the most talked-about celebrity sight courtside during this year's Finals.

 

Jokingly dubbed the Knicks' first unofficial employee

 

The 2026 playoffs were nothing short of a dream for New York fans. As early as May 26, when the Knicks swept the Cavaliers 4-0 to return to the Finals for the first time in 27 years, Sweet Tea already went viral on social media. He stood courtside with renowned director SPIKE Lee, leading the crowd in chants, and videos of the wild celebration spread across the internet.

 

After reaching the Finals, this Oscar-winning A-lister, typically swamped with film offers, immediately went into full "road warrior" mode. For Games 1 and 2 in San Antonio, he made the trip to cheer the team on in person, shouting "three more to win." Back in New York for the home games, he donned the iconic orange home jersey and, alongside New York A-listers like Ben Stiller and Tina Fey, was a fixture in the front row.

 

Due to his remarkably high attendance rate and loud, enthusiastic cheering during breaks, Timothée has been jokingly dubbed by fans and media as the Knicks' "most reliable side gig hype squad." His streetwear choices, like the FILIGREE Big M splatter-print jeans he wore to games, also unexpectedly sparked a buying frenzy in the fashion world.

 

Timothée Chalamet Spotted with Socialite Girlfriend Kylie Jenner

 

Beyond the thrilling highlights on the court, Timothée Chalamet and his socialite girlfriend Kylie Jenner's sweet together moments also commanded countless camera clicks.

 

Since their relationship went public in 2023, the couple has been quietly and steadily dating for three years. During the crucial home game of the finals, Kylie Jenner accompanied him throughout. The two wore matching Chrome Hearts outfits, openly whispered to each other in front of high-definition cameras, and their affection was unmistakable, completely putting to rest previous breakup rumors.