Knicks Fan Spike Lee Gets Jimmy Butler’s Game-Worn Jersey After Warriors Win at MSG
The New York Knicks hosted the Golden State Warriors at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday night, and plenty of stars were in attendance to watch Steph Curry & Co. take on the hometown team.
Actress Alexandra Daddario was in the building, as was basketball legend Sue Bird. Common and Jennifer Hudson got up close and personal with the action on the court.
And of course, there was Spike Lee.
The most notorious Knicks fan at the Garden was in his spot, and after the game, shared a nice moment with newly minted Warriors star Jimmy Butler. Butler gave Lee the jersey off of his back, no washing needed.
It would have been fun if Lee handed over his glasses or some other piece of his look to complete the trade, but maybe that can happen at the premier of his next movie if Butler is in attendance.
Tyler Lauletta is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News Team/team at Sports Illustrated. Before joining SI, he covered sports for nearly a decade at Business Insider, and helped design and launch the OffBall newsletter. He is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia, and remains an Eagles and Phillies sicko. When not watching or blogging about sports, Tyler can be found scratching his dog behind the ears.
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Spike Lee Made Sure to Chirp Steph Curry While Sitting Courtside for Knicks-Warriors
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by: Eva Geitheim
Posted: Mar 4, 2025 / 11:43 PM EST
Updated: Mar 4, 2025 / 11:43 PM EST
Spike Lee hilariously chirped at Steph Curry during a timeout between the Warriors and Knicks.
Spike Lee was not happy watching Steph Curry play against the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
Lee, a massive Knicks fan, was displeased as Curry and the Golden State Warriors started a comeback while he was sitting courtside at Madison Square Garden.
In the third quarter of the game, Curry hit a three to give the Warriors a 64-62 lead over the Knicks, capping an 8-0 run. The Knicks called a timeout, and as Curry went back to the bench, Lee was seen chirping at the point guard.
Spike Lee had some words for Steph after he SPLASHED the triple 🗣️
Dubs take the lead for the first time since the 2Q 🍿 pic.twitter.com/0wNmqWDHPV
Unfortunately for Lee, his remarks to Curry did not work. The Knicks, who held a 55-47 halftime lead over the Warriors, could not hold on. The Warriors eventually gained control of the game in the second half and defeated the Knicks 114-102 as Curry finished the night with 28 points, seven rebounds, and nine assists.
This is not the first time Lee has had some fun when Curry was in town as Madison Square Garden. Back in 2021, Curry broke the NBA’s career three-point record, and Lee was seen trying to get a photograph from every angle.
If it’s any consolation, new Warriors forward Jimmy Butler gifted Lee his game-worn jersey following Golden State’s victory. The Knicks won’t go out with the victory, but at least Lee comes away with a memorable token from the defeat.
This article was originally published on www.si.com as Spike Lee Made Sure to Chirp Steph Curry While Sitting Courtside for Knicks-Warriors.
