Burned Clothes and Lucky Charms: Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor's Superstitions as Knicks Fans
Ben Stiller and his wife, Christine Taylor, have revealed their extreme superstitions as New York Knicks fans. Following the Knicks' loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, the couple decided to burn the clothes they wore to the game. Stiller shared on ESPN's NBA Tip-Off that they got rid of the outfits to start fresh and wipe the slate clean.
Stiller mentioned that he kept a specific piece of clothing that he believed brought good luck, but everything else had to go. The Knicks suffered a defeat in Game 3, breaking their 13-game playoff winning streak. Some fans, like Stephen A. Smith, blamed Donald Trump's presence at the game for the loss, claiming he disrupted the team's mojo.
Despite the setback, the Knicks managed to make a historic comeback in Game 4, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the Spurs. Stiller was spotted celebrating the victory with fellow fans, including actor Timothée Chalamet. He also praised Wu-Tang Clan's halftime performance as the catalyst for the team's turnaround.
Looking ahead to Game 5 in San Antonio, the Knicks will face the Spurs once again on Saturday. The team and its fans are hopeful that their superstitions and positive energy will continue to bring them luck and success in the Finals.