Who do Knicks fans want on Celebrity Row — the Hollywood stars who help or curse the team during playoffs
New York Knicks fans are analyzing the impact of celebrity attendees on the team's performance during playoffs. Notably, Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet have been linked to a significant increase in the team's scoring average when present. Conversely, other celebrities like Jon Stewart have coincided with losses for the Knicks.
- ▪Kylie Jenner's presence at Knicks games correlates with an average increase of 8.2 points per game for the team.
- ▪The Knicks have a win rate of 83.3 percent when Jenner attends, with an average margin of +13.5 points.
- ▪Timothée Chalamet's attendance also boosts the Knicks' scoring, averaging 117.4 points when he is present.
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Sports Entertainment New York Knicks Who do Knicks fans want on Celebrity Row — the Hollywood stars who help or curse the team during playoffs By Jenna Lemoncelli Published May 20, 2026, 3:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Is Kylie Jenner the good luck charm the Knicks need to reach the NBA Finals? Good and bad omens are subjective to some, but when the beauty mogul is on Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden, the Knicks average 8.2 more points per game, according to data by Casino.org. The Knicks are 5-1 when Kylie has attended — an 83.3 percent courtside win rate, with a +13.5 average margin — over the past two seasons with boyfriend and die-hard Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet.
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