From comedians like Kevin Hart participating in NBA All-Star Celebrity games to various stars from other sports wearing their jerseys with pride, plenty of famous faces enjoy basketball. As the finest competition around, many of these instantly recognizable figures have been seen at NBA games on numerous occasions.
After all, in the same way we love to unwind from work by watching a major basketball game on the big screen or by attending a huge NBA encounter on the weekend, celebrities are the same. Whether or not they also select fantasy teams and look at NBA odds isn’t known, but they enjoy the spectacle. It’s a sport for everyone, and with substantial doses of entertainment, it’s hardly a surprise to see celebrity fans in attendance.
With the new season on the horizon, some of music’s most prominent personalities and an array of Hollywood’s finest will be planning on coming to a wide range of games nationwide. So, with that in mind, below we highlight some celebrity fans who you’ll undoubtedly see courtside this season.
Jack Nicholson is a Lakers fan.
A retired filmmaker and actor, Jack Nicholson is Hollywood royalty. As such, witnessing the New Jersey-born hero taking in an NBA game receives plenty of attention. Nicholson has a passion for the sport, having watched the Lakers numerous times, and seems to take great interest in the proceedings.
Eminem has even fired up the crowd before
As arguably one of the finest rappers the world has ever seen, Eminem understandably hogs the limelight when he watches his team, the Detroit Pistons, in the flesh. He cheered the crowd before their home opener against the Charlotte Hornets 2017. The Real Slim Shady is also reportedly taking steps to become an owner of a Detroit-based team in the WNBA.
Jay-Z previously had a stake in the Brooklyn Nets.
If you own a piece of the pie, you want to see it do well. That’s precisely the mindset Jay-Z had when he purchased his stake in the Brooklyn Nets, a team close to his heart. He eventually sold his ownership in 2013, but the world-famous rapper is still said to be a team fan and can occasionally be seen cheering them on to victory.
Barack Obama loves the sport.
Former President Barack Obama has shared his love of the sport several times. When he was in the White House in 2015, Obama even managed to find the time to attend the second half of the matchup between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bulls won 97-95. Obama was happy to have witnessed a thrilling victory, and the American public became even more aware of just how much their current President was partial to one of the country’s most popular pastimes.
Action Bronson is a diehard Knicks fan.
When Action Bronson isn’t writing lyrics and tasting delicious food for his YouTube channel, the likeable rapper can be seen watching his beloved New York Knicks in action. Bronson always attends games and has been regularly spotted at Madison Square Garden.
Travis Scott is a proud Rockets supporter.
Friends with many professional players and always seen in the best seats in the house, Travis Scott adores basketball. Scott is also proud of his Houston roots, meaning he is a massive Rockets fan. Also seen wearing the team’s jersey and jumping for joy when match-winning moments occur, Scott’s affinity with the Rockets is strong.
