Ben Stiller Responds to Pat McAfee’s Celebrity Callout at Knicks Game
Ben Stiller has addressed remarks made by sports analyst Pat McAfee during the New York Knicks versus Indiana Pacers game on Tuesday. Stiller attended the crucial Eastern Conference finals game alongside fellow Knicks fans, including Timothée Chalamet and filmmaker Spike Lee.
During the game at Gainsbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, McAfee, handed a microphone, aimed a humorous jab at the celebrity attendees, stating, “Spike Lee is here. Ben Stiller is here. Timothée Chalamet is here. Let’s send these sons of b****es back to New York!” This drew a chorus of boos from the home crowd.
Post-game, following the Knicks’ defeat with a final score of 130-121, Stiller responded to a video of McAfee’s comments on social media platform X. He expressed his enjoyment of being at the game, stating, "We were happy to be there… Indy fans were awesome."
Responding to a fan who was irked by McAfee’s words, Stiller noted, “It seems a little anachronistic or cliché,” in reference to the notion that big-city celebrities shouldn’t support teams away from their hometowns. He emphasized the positive interactions he had with fans, stating, “I actually felt that” in response to a fan who reassured him that the boos were affectionate.
Stiller also conveyed no bitterness about the Knicks’ loss, affirming, "Indy fans were amazing, good win for you guys." With the Knicks now facing the challenge of winning the next three games to reach the NBA Finals, Stiller and Chalamet remain avid supporters, often seen courtside during the playoffs.
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