Among that audience is a host of stars who know quite a bit about captivating crowds.As one of the league's most notable franchises, courtside at MSG doubles as celebrity row for famous fans. For decades,

Former center Amar'e Stoudemire praised New York Knicks fan Timothée Chalamet, comparing him to Spike Lee, another famous fan. Two of the most famous celebrity fans of the New York Knicks are Spike Lee and Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet, who Amar'e Stoudemire thinks are similar.

Chalamet his flowers. "He's hardcore," the ex-power forward said of the "Wonka" star. "He's, like, the next Spike Lee when it comes to Knicks diehard fans." Stoudemire -- who first met Chalamet over a decade ago and signed an autograph for him -- said the fandom actually helps players on the court