Sunday 07 June 2026 14:31 BSTFilm director Spike Lee was celebrated in Brooklyn after the New York Knicks secured a 2-0 lead in the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks defeated the Spurs 105-104 on Friday, June 6, marking their second victory in the championship series. Lee, a well-known Knicks superfan, was filmed waving to enthusiastic crowds from his car's sunroof in Fort Greene. Fans likened the celebratory scene to a "Pope" mobile parade, with crowds cheering and singing as he passed. The New York Knicks are set to play the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the series on Monday, June 8, at Madison Square Garden. In fullSpike Lee gets ‘Pope’ mobile treatment in Brooklyn after New York Knicks take NBA finals lead

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Film director Spike Lee received the “Pope” mobile treatment in Brooklyn after the New York Knicks won a second game against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA finals. The Knicks…

Sunday 07 June 2026 14:31 BSTFilm director Spike Lee was celebrated in Brooklyn after the New York Knicks secured a 2-0 lead in the NBA finals against the San Antonio Spurs. The…

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Il tifo è sempre stato centrale nella vita e nei film di Spike Lee, che sta già organizzando i festeggiamenti per queste finali di NBA

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