{"id":276618,"date":"2025-05-17T09:38:32","date_gmt":"2025-05-17T09:38:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/17\/actor-ben-stillers-knicks-take-has-fans-rallying-behind-him\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:26","slug":"actor-ben-stillers-knicks-take-has-fans-rallying-behind-him","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/17\/actor-ben-stillers-knicks-take-has-fans-rallying-behind-him\/","title":{"rendered":"Actor Ben Stiller\u2019s Knicks take has fans rallying behind him"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4920522\" data-slug-id=\"2521673\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller, widely known as Ben Stiller, is a celebrated American actor, comedian, and filmmaker. Known for roles in films like <em>Zoolander<\/em>, <em>There\u2019s Something About Mary<\/em>, and <em>Tropic Thunder<\/em>, Stiller has also been a lifelong New York Knicks supporter.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Stiller\u2019s support for the Knicks has been evident in public appearances and social media, making him a notable voice among fans.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sportskeeda-embed\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/shows\/youtube\">\n<div class=\"yt-wrapper\">                    <noscript><iframe title=\"Ben Stiller gives Stephen A. confidence about the Knicks winning in 6 | NBA Countdown\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LQcYA6arVqs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/noscript>                    <\/p>\n<div class=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/shows\/youtube\" data-embed=\"LQcYA6arVqs\">\n<div class=\"play-button\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" height=\"370\" width=\"660\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/bc398-17474719487009-1920.jpg\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/bc398-17474719487009-1920.jpg\" class=\"lazy-img\" alt=\"youtube-cover\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>The recent NBA playoffs match between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks has captured nationwide attention. Particularly after Celtics star Jayson Tatum&#8217;s injury, the fierce Celtics vs. Knicks rivalry saw the Knicks leading but also under great struggle.<\/p>\n<p>Aiming to finish the series at home, a goal they hadn&#8217;t accomplished in 26 years, the Knicks turned Madison Square Garden into a hotspot for basketball passion. <\/p>\n<p>Fans eagerly followed the Knicks and Celtics scores, seeing exciting events from both teams, including an exceptional performance by Jaylen Brown.<\/p>\n<p>In the midst of this excitement, one fan on social media named <em>@<\/em>rickyufo88 commented on Ben Stiller\u2019s take, saying,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cBen knows more ball than 99% of ESPN peeps.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>This statement quickly gained traction as more fans rallied around Stiller\u2019s confident prediction and his passionate support of the Knicks. <\/p>\n<p>His optimistic stance on the team\u2019s chances has become a rallying cry for supporters eager to see their team succeed in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"A comment from one fan of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg\"\/><img class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"A comment from one fan of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/1f4e3-17474717503909-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201080%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>A comment from one fan of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Here are some of the comments from fans:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Some comments from the fans of Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Some comments from the fans of Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/e1764-17474717731285-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201080%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Some comments from the fans of Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The spirited fan responses highlight how Stiller\u2019s bold Knicks prediction has become a rallying point during the playoffs.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Some comments from the fans of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Some comments from the fans of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/18f2a-17474718413682-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201080%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Some comments from the fans of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>More fan reactions read:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sk-app-thumbnail\" alt=\"Some comments from the fans of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"lazy-img\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-img=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=190 190w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=720 720w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=640 640w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=1045 1045w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=1200 1200w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=1460 1460w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=1600 1600w, https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg 1920w\" alt=\"Some comments from the fans of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)\" data-img-low=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/editor\/2025\/05\/33c62-17474718731211-1920.jpg?w=640\" bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,&lt;svg%20xmlns=%22http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg%22%20viewBox=%220%200%201920%201080%22&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;\"\/><figcaption>Some comments from the fans of Ben Stiller (Image via Youtube\/@ESPN)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/shows\/people-gonna-mad-when-dan-erickson-ben-stiller-took-bold-risk-severance-s-cliffhanger-ending\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">&#8220;People are gonna be mad&#8221; &#8211; When Dan Erickson and Ben Stiller took a bold risk with Severance\u2019s cliffhanger ending<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Actor Ben Stiller&#8217;s perspective on the Knicks has garnered support from fans<\/h2>\n<p>Ben Stiller recently joined NBA Countdown with Stephen A. Smith at Madison Square Garden to share his thoughts ahead of the pivotal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/news-knicks-superfan-ben-stiller-laments-bizarrely-critical-headline-60-000-000-opening-michael-b-jordan-s-sinners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Celtics vs Knicks Game<\/a> 6. Stiller was quite confident the Knicks could finish the series at home, something they hadn&#8217;t done in more than 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>He underlined the natural character of the Knicks&#8217; playoff run and commended important players including Julius Randle (called &#8220;Captain Clutch&#8221;), OG Anunoby, and Josh Hart, saying the Knicks have the game in the bag if these players perform well.<\/p>\n<p>Stiller underlined the Celtics&#8217; tenacity in spite of Jayson Tatum&#8217;s absence due to injury. While praising Jaylen Brown&#8217;s motivated play, he warned that the Knicks have to control players like Derrick White.<\/p>\n<p>He was especially concerned about the Knicks&#8217; strong defence and players like Randle and Anunoby.<\/p>\n<p>The Knicks fanbase embraced Stiller\u2019s optimistic \u201cKNICKS IN 5\u201d prediction, which became a popular rallying cry on social media.<\/p>\n<p>His public support included sharing a nostalgic photo from his childhood featuring Knicks legend Willis Reed, underscoring his lifelong dedication to the team.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/us\/movies\/did-ben-stiller-make-cameo-dear-santa-everything-need-know\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Did Ben Stiller make a cameo in Dear Santa? 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