Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTimothée Chalamet, a three-time Oscar nominee, declared he would rather see the New York Knicks win an NBA championship than receive an Academy Award himself, following his hometown team's victory. The New York Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a drought that stretched back to 1973. A dedicated Knicks supporter, Chalamet was present courtside for the decisive game in San Antonio, having previously prioritised watching the team over attending this year's Met Gala. Following the win, Chalamet joined players for on-court celebrations and the traditional champagne spray in the locker room, humorously declining protective goggles as he felt he didn't deserve them as a non-athlete. The long-awaited championship sparked widespread celebrations across New York City, with fans gathering for public watch parties and a ticker-tape parade announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to commemorate the historic victory. In fullTimothée Chalamet says New York Knicks claiming NBA title is better than winning an OscarThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Timothée Chalamet makes career admission following New York Knicks historic win
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTimothée Chalamet, a three-time Oscar nominee, declared he would rather see the New York Knicks win an NBA championship than receive an Academy Award himself, following his hometown team's victory. The New York Knicks secured their first NBA title in 53 years, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a drought that stretched back to 1973. A dedicated Knicks supporter, Chalamet was present courtside for the decisive game in San Antonio, having previously prioritised watching the team over attending this year's Met Gala. Following the win, Chalamet joined players for on-court celebrations and the traditional champagne spray in the locker room, humorously declining protective goggles as he felt he didn't deserve them as a non-athlete. The long-awaited championship sparked widespread celebrations across New York City, with fans gathering for public watch parties and a ticker-tape parade announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani to commemorate the historic victory. In fullTimothée Chalamet says New York Knicks claiming NBA title is better than winning an OscarThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
