Forget the Met Gala — it’s Round 2 at the Garden, and the Knicks’ biggest fans are showing out.
Several Yankees stars, past and present, showed their support, with Giancarlo Stanton, Nestor Cortes and Gleyber Torres spending their night off rooting for the orange and blue in Game 1 of the Knicks’ series against the rival Pacers.
Famed Yankees closer Mariano Rivera was seated courtside among several celebrity staples, including actor Tracy Morgan — wearing a massive golden eagle bracelet — “Saturday Night Live” Weekend Update anchor Michael Che, director Spike Lee and “Shameless” star Emmy Rossum.
Knicks great Stephon Marbury greets comedian Tracy Morgan during the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Knicks greats Larry Johnson and John Starks react on celebrity row during the second quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostFormer Knicks John Starks, Larry Johnson, Allen Houston and Stephon Marbury cheered on the current generation — as did legends Bill Bradley and Walt “Clyde” Frazier.
Mets owner Steve Cohen donned an Amazin’s cap while taking in the game courtside.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams sits on celebrity row. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Actor Matt Dillon courtside before the start of the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York PostFollow The Post’s coverage of the Knicks in the NBA playoffs
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Yankees Giancarlo Stanton, Gleyber Torres, Nestor Cortes, and New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera sit on celebrity row. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Actor Rainn Takes in Game 1 behind Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. Getty ImagesMayor Eric Adams also showed up for a chance to root on the home team.
The Knicks’ penchant for drawing celebrities was a talking point for the 76ers in the first round, with the likes of actors Ben Stiller and Jerry Ferrara firing back at Philly’s Kelly Oubre over his criticism of Celebrity Row.
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen sits on celebrity row during the first quarter. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post
Emmy Rossum smiles during the first half in Game One. Getty ImagesThe Pacers, at this point, haven’t engaged on the topic.
