Spike Lee and Stephen A. Smith are two of the most recognizable New York Knicks fans in the world today.
Through good times and bad times, Lee has been a fixture inside Madison Square Garden. After the Knicks won the 2026 NBA title this weekend, Smith celebrated the A-list director’s commitment to the team by sharing a post detailing Lee’s ticket expenses over the years. According to the post, Lee has spent over $10 million in Knicks ticket purchases, an investment that has now paid off with championship glory.
“I completely support this for Spike Lee. No Knicks’ fan deserves this more than him,” Smith tweeted.
Both Lee and Smith were on hand to see the Knicks clinch the title with a 94-90 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5. Jalen Brunson, who was named Finals MVP, finished with a game-high 45 points.
The festive mood among the Knicks fanbase is the culmination of a decades-long journey that entailed some devastating moments. Lee had to endure competitors like Reggie Miller who repeatedly antagonized him and the mid-90s Knicks at the Garden. Smith, on the other hand, has gone on TV countless times to lament questionable moves made by the team’s front office.
On Saturday, both men were beside themselves with glee as the Knicks completed a gentleman’s sweep of the Spurs. Despite the intimidating presence of Victor Wembanyama, Brunson and his crew pulled through to end a 53-year championship drought for one of the most storied NBA franchises.
Did Spike Lee Snub Prince Harry on a Handshake? Debunking Viral Claim as Footage Shows Knicks Die-Hard Acknowledging Duke of Sussex
After Game 5, there was a viral claim about Lee snubbing Prince Harry on a handshake. A closer look at the footage, however, debunks this claim.
In a clip posted by New York Post Sports, Lee can be seen briefly chatting up the Duke of Sussex before reaching out his hand for a dap-up.
From the looks of it, Lee was in a jovial mood and Prince Harry had a huge grin as this scene unfolded.
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