Game 1 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio saw the New York Knicks emerge victorious in a closely contested defensive battle, decided in the final minute. The NBA commissioner aimed to reinstate the grandeur of The Finals by reintroducing the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy decal at the court’s center in Texas, along with the associated grandeur absent in recent years.
Following an immensely popular conference final on NBC between San Antonio and Oklahoma City, the excitement carried into Wednesday night at the Frost Bank Center. The event attracted numerous celebrities from cinema, music, and sports.
Among the prominent figures present was actor Timothée Chalamet, known for his role in “Dune.” He has remained a steadfast fan of the Knicks since childhood, witnessing their journey towards a potential first title in over five decades.
Representing San Antonio, their most prominent supporter was not an entertainer but a basketball icon: Tim Duncan, who started his path to championships 27 years ago by defeating the Knicks in the NBA Finals. Duncan cheered for his cherished team from the sidelines.
In total, over a dozen celebrities attended Game 1. The NBA shared a list of these attendees, highlighting their presence on Wednesday.
Governor Greg Abbott, Bruce Bowen, Timothée Chalamet, Paulina Chávez, Tim Duncan, Patrick Ewing, Shane Gillis, Manu Ginóbili, Jimmy Goldstein, Danny Green, Mark Henry, George Hill, Jaren Jackson Sr., Avery Johnson, Fat Joe, Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, DeAndre Jordan, Tori Kelly, Spike Lee, Tracy Morgan, Rich Paul, Gary Payton, Gregg Popovich, David Robinson, Ben Stiller, James Worthy
The same crowd, along with additional stars, is expected to return for Game 2 on Friday, before the series moves to New York City and Madison Square Garden next week.