Knicks Fans Thorough in Borough

It's no secret that New York Knicks fans officially don't like Joel Embiid. Perhaps animosity didn't play a part initially, but after the opening round of the 2024 playoffs, a dose of intense dislike mutated from the highly contested Knicks vs. Philadelphia 76ers matchup. The crowd erupted with a colorful chant during a recent taping of the Roommates Show, co-hosted by Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart.

Four-letter words fans associated with fans usually spell "love," but regarding the Knicks' colorful fan base, their four-letter word is unsafe for work.

However, curse words fly in the heart of the moment, especially in the sports world.

Knicks fans brought energy to a crowd of "4,000-plus" as the show produced star-studded guests.

During the special taping of the Roommates Show, Brunson and Hart coordinated a block party, which explains the massive crowd in attendance. Taking a break from political comedy, Jon Stewart attended the New York festivities and had quite the moment onstage as he defended Hart's missed free throws during the playoffs and danced to his own little ditty.

Action Bronson, rapper and chef, also appeared at the block party. Bronson recently released a project with the great hip-hop producer The Alchemist.

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However, nothing symbolized passion like the synchronized chants of "F*** Embiid" as Hart motioned his hands to suggest "keep going."

Embiid made Knicks fans enemies by flopping and partaking in dirty tricks, such as kneeing Isaiah Hartenstein in the groin and grabbing Mitchell Robinson's ankle as he went up for a shot at the rim.

On Feb. 26, the Madison Square Garden crowd will have its chance to remind Embiid of the feelings he inspired during the 2024 playoffs.