Courtside Celebrities: The NBA's Other Main Attraction
From Jack Nicholson and Spike Lee to Drake, Bad Bunny and Timothée Chalamet, famous fans have become part of basketball's biggest moments.
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In 1994, Spike Lee found himself in the middle of one of the NBA's most memorable playoff moments without ever stepping onto the court.
During a heated game between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, the filmmaker exchanged words with Pacers star Reggie Miller. Miller responded with 25 points in the fourth quarter and famously flashed a choking gesture toward Lee as Indiana pulled off the win.
It was a perfect example of what makes NBA courtside seats different. Sometimes, the celebrities watching the game become part of the story. (NBA.com)
During a heated game between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, the filmmaker exchanged words with Pacers star Reggie Miller. Miller responded with 25 points in the fourth quarter and famously flashed a choking gesture toward Lee as Indiana pulled off the win.
It was a perfect example of what makes NBA courtside seats different. Sometimes, the celebrities watching the game become part of the story. (NBA.com)
