Sydney Sweeney appearance at NBA Finals in Knicks jersey sparks online reaction

Sydney Sweeney attended Game 5 of NBA Finals wearing Knicks jersey, prompting mixed reactions on social media

Sydney Sweeney drew widespread online attention after attending Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs wearing a Jalen Brunson No. 11 jersey.

The actor was seen courtside during the game at Madison Square Garden, where she had also attended Game 4 alongside boyfriend Scooter Braun.

Her appearance in the Knicks jersey was broadcast during the game and later commented on by NBA analyst Charles Barkley during the live coverage.

Charles Barkley: "Sydney Sweeney is here?" pic.twitter.com/7SYlOp9xvD

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Following the broadcast, reactions on social media were divided, with some users welcoming her presence at the event and others questioning her connection to the team.

Sweeney, who is from Washington state, was a focal point of discussion among viewers reacting to her courtside appearance.

One social media user wrote: “YOU ARE FROM F—— WASHINGTON AND HAVEN'T BEEN TO A BASKETBALL GAME IN YOUR LIFE IM SO SURE YOU'RE A FAN,” reflecting scepticism about her being a genuine supporter of the Knicks.

Others watching the game in public settings also shared mixed reactions, with one viewer noting, “People at the bar booed in unison when she came on,” referring to her appearance being shown on television coverage.

Some commentary focused on lighter observations of her outfit, with one user asking, “Why is she wearing it backward, though?”