When a New York sports team makes the playoffs or the finals, their celeb supporters come out in droves. It's been nearly 27 years since the Knicks found themselves in the championship series. The team, lead by Jalen Brunson, rallied in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs during an away game.
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For Game 3, they'll be back on their home court at Madison Square Garden. The sidelines are bound to be star studded. But lets take a look back at nine celebrities who were courtside the last time the Knicks made it this far back in 1999.
Boxer Evander Holyfield
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Actor/Director Ben Stiller
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Actor James Caan
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Actor Adam Sandler
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Actor Billy Crystal
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Director Woody Allen
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Director Spike Lee
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Golfer Tiger Woods
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John F. Kennedy, Jr.
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Check out some video below of the 1999 New York Knicks NBA Finals sideline courtesy of Bleacher Report on YouTube.
Go Knicks!
