Knicks fans are ‘specific species of human that should be studied’: Landry Shamet
Knicks fans are celebrating their team's success as they reach the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Landry Shamet described Knicks fans as a unique group that creates an incredible atmosphere during games. The excitement has led to large gatherings and even chaos in the streets of New York City following their playoff victories.
- ▪The New York Knicks have made the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years after winning 11 straight playoff games.
- ▪Landry Shamet referred to Knicks fans as a 'specific species of human that should be studied' due to their passion and dedication.
- ▪Fans celebrated wildly outside Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, with some climbing onto street signs and causing chaos.
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NBA New York Knicks Knicks fans are ‘specific species of human that should be studied’: Landry Shamet By Erich Richter Published May 26, 2026, 9:01 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Knicks fans were partying like it was 1999 on Monday night. After making the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years by winning 11 straight playoff games, the players are still in awe of their faithful — and perhaps unique — fans. “Knicks fans are a specific species of human that should be studied,” Knicks bench player Landry Shamet said on “Inside the NBA” after the 130-93 Game 4 win. “It’s special, man. They’re crazy. They’re crazy. They fly out to Cleveland on Monday. They’re everywhere. They take over arenas.
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