Former New York Knicks player Chris Childs has commented on the speculation surrounding Kylie Jenner’s influence on the team’s performance in the playoffs, following her frequent attendance at games with boyfriend Timothée Chalamet at Madison Square Garden. While some fans have dubbed her a good-luck charm due to the Knicks’ successes when she is present, Childs remains skeptical.
Childs, who played for the Knicks in the 1990s, emphasized that the credit for the team’s accomplishments should primarily go to the players themselves, namely Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and their teammates. “C’mon now,” he remarked, “that’s reaching a little too far!” He underscored that it’s the players who work hard on the court to secure victories.
With Game 6 of the Knicks vs. Celtics series scheduled for Friday evening, all eyes will be on Madison Square Garden once again, and it remains to be seen whether Jenner’s presence will play any part in the outcome. Childs also acknowledged Chalamet’s enthusiastic support for the team, although he refrained from drawing parallels between the actor and Knicks superfan Spike Lee.
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