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New York KnicksKnicks have smallest announced attendance at MSG since 2006 after Spike Lee fiasco

The New York Knicks continue to make the news for all the wrong reasons. But that’s been the theme in the James Dolan era. On Wednesday against the Utah Jazz, the Knicks drew their smallest home crowd in nearly 13 and-a-half years, falling more than 3,200 below capacity in a 112-104 loss to the Jazz. […]

New York KnicksCharles Oakley's wife goes off on James Dolan after Spike Lee incident

Former New York Knicks power forward Charles Oakley’s wife is coming to the defense of Spike Lee and ripping James Dolan and the Knicks. To recall, Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The director and die-hard Knicks fan has been using the same entrance for over 20 years, […]

New York KnicksDwyane Wade's camp rips Knicks for Spike Lee snafu

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade’s camp is coming to the defense of director Spike Lee in the wake of what happened between him and the New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden. To recall, Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The celebrity and die-hard Knicks fan […]

New York KnicksCharles Oakley compares Knicks to a 'plantation,' Cowboys amid Spike Lee issue

As expected, former New York Knicks power forward Charles Oakley is coming to the defense of Spike Lee and ripping James Dolan and the New York Knicks. To recall, Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The director and die-hard Knicks fan has been using the same […]

New York KnicksCharles Oakley thinks NBA should address James Dolan drama after Spike Lee fiasco

In light of Spike Lee’s verbal dispute with authorities at Madison Square Garden earlier this week, former Knicks big man Charles Oakley is asking the NBA to address the way James Dolan runs the team. Via ESPN: “It’s got to be stopped in some kind of way,” Oakley told The Associated Press in a phone […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee heard from Charles Oakley, Nets after MSG, Knicks fiasco

Following a meltdown in his recent appearance on ESPN’s First Take, renowned director and New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee has heard from several people after being part of yet another Madison Square Garden fiasco. Lee said he’s heard from Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, longtime friend Reggie Miller, Knicks legend Charles Oakley, and even […]

New York KnicksEven if the Knicks are right, they're wrong: A Spike Lee film

The New York Knicks rolled out the carpet for their new president of basketball operations Leon Rose the best way they know how — with a public relations fiasco to put yet another stain on the plenty-muddied franchise. Before the Knicks grabbed perhaps their best win of the season in a 125-123 victory over the […]

New York KnicksVIDEO: Knicks coach Mike Miller reacts to Spike Lee snafu

New York Knicks head coach Mike Miller wants Spike Lee at every home game, just like it has always been. Miller’s comments come after the incident which occurred between Lee and MSG security on Monday. Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The director and die-hard Knicks […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee claims James Dolan handshake photo was a setup

Who would’ve thought a random controversy involving the New York Knicks would blow out of proportion in a ridiculous manner? Leon Rose’s first day as president of the Knicks on Monday was encouraging: the team upset the Houston Rockets at Madison Square Garden behind a career-high 27 points from R.J. Barrett. Rose’s second day has been […]

New York KnicksNets troll Knicks with Spike Lee-Kevin Durant handshake photo

The Brooklyn Nets are having fun at the expense of the New York Knicks on Tuesday following the events which transpired on Monday at Madison Square Garden involving Spike Lee and Garden security. Lee was told he was using the wrong entrance for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets. The director and die-hard Knicks fan […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee fires back after James Dolan, Knicks' latest statement about MSG incident

Legendary director and longtime New York Knicks supporter Spike Lee is firing back at the statement the Knicks released in light of his dispute ahead of Monday night’s game at Madison Square Garden. Lee went on ESPN’s “First Take” Tuesday to tell his side of the story, and shortly afterward the Knicks put out a […]

New York KnicksKnicks release PR statement following Spike Lee debacle

Long-time Knicks supporter and legendary movie director Spike Lee found himself in a verbal dispute with authorities after using the wrong entrance ahead of Monday night’s game inside Madison Square Garden. Lee has been a fixture at Knicks games for roughly 28 years, despite their poor play in recent seasons. Most of the time, he’s […]

New York KnicksKendrick Perkins rips Knicks over treatment of Spike Lee

ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins defended New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee after the latter came on First Take to explain his side of yet another celebrity fiasco at Madison Square Garden. The renowned film director said he felt “harassed” by Knicks owner James Dolan after he was not allowed to enter the arena once he accessed the […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee slams Knicks owner James Dolan, MSG 'spin' after entrance snafu

Renowned director and New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee slammed Knicks owner James Dolan after he was initially denied entrance to Madison Square Garden on Monday as his Knicks took on the red-hot Houston Rockets. Lee went on ESPN’s “First Take” to clarify what went on after a report from Marc Berman of the New […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee denied access to Madison Square Garden for Rockets game, gets in later

One of the biggest New York Knicks fans out there, director Spike Lee, was denied access into Madison Square Garden on Monday. However, Lee was able to get in later: Director Spike Lee denied entry to MSG. Rumors are circulating that MSG CEO James Dolan didn’t want the famed director to enter. #SpikeLee #MSG pic.twitter.com/0gZVaHDXBP […]

Los Angeles LakersSpike Lee honors Lakers great Kobe Bryant at Oscars 2020 with custom suit

Director Spike Lee stepped into the Oscars red carpet on Sunday night while donning a custom purple and gold suit as a tribute to the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. The suit’s colors were a nod to the Lakers, where the Black Mamba spent his entire 20-year basketball career. The front and back […]

Los Angeles LakersSpike Lee shares Kobe Bryant-signed box score from 61-point MSG game on IG

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant had a lot of epic performances against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in front of Spike Lee, but none were more special than his 61-point game back in 2009. Lee took to Instagram Monday morning to share a picture of the box score from that game, […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee on Knicks drafting RJ Barrett: 'Michael Jordan was the 3rd pick so you don't know what's going to happen'

New York Knicks superfan Spike Lee appears to be extremely happy with how the 2019 NBA Draft went for his beloved Knicks. The 62-year-old film director even invoked Michael Jordan’s name when discussing No. 3 overall pick RJ Barrett: “We got the guy we need,” Lee proclaimed, via Mike Vurkonov of The Athletic. “After I […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee says Knicks are 'coming back next year'

Acclaimed film director and renowned New York Knicks die-hard supporter Spike Lee was in attendance at the 91st Academy Awards on Sunday night. Lee finally came away with an Oscar, winning best adapted screenplay for “BlacKkKlansmen” while also engaging in a hilarious Knicks-related moment with Samuel L. Jackson. However, the 61-year-old was quite frustrated when […]

New York KnicksSamuel L. Jackson tells Spike Lee the Knicks won at Oscars

‘BlacKkKlansman’ director Spike Lee, a New York Knicks devotee, just received good news at the Oscars from Samuel L. Jackson. While the Oscars was ongoing, the Knicks snapped an 18-game home losing streak as they snagged a victory over the San Antonio Spurs. Per SNY, Jackson veered off the script to share the good news to […]

New York KnicksSpike Lee rejoices after Knicks officially part ways with Phil Jackson

Iconic New York Knicks‘ fan and filmmaker extraordinaire Spike Lee had only one word to say to the world over Instagram after Phil Jackson‘s stint as President of Basketball Operations came to an end this morning — “Hallelujah.” https://www.instagram.com/p/BV4cXCiD7cD/ The rabid and very opinionated Knicks’ sideline season-ticket holder had been vocal about his displeasure with […]

New York KnicksNew York Knick fan favorites featured in new Ghostbusters promo

What do the New York Knicks and Ghostbusters have in common? The last time they both saw the spotlight was 15-plus years ago. 1999 was the last time the Knicks played in the NBA Finals while 10 years prior, in 1989, the most recent Ghosbusters movie (Ghostbusters II) was released in theaters to audiences world wide. Well […]

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