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The Biggest Celebrity Fans of Every NBA Team

By Chris Licata Athlon Sports

The NBA is full of star power, so naturally, it attracts star power. That's especially true for many of the larger basketball markets across the US: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Boston, to name a few.

It's not uncommon to spot fellow star athletes, influencers, A-list movie stars, and award-winning musicians sitting front court at NBA games or interacting with teams or players in the media. It takes more than a one-off gameday appearance to make this list, however.

Here are the favorite NBA teams of some of the biggest names in pop culture.

Atlanta Hawks

  • 2 Chainz
  • Quavo
  • Lil John
  • Future
  • Ludacris
  • T.I.

Boston Celtics

  • Mark Wahlberg
  • Ben Affleck
  • Matt Damon
  • John Krasinski
  • Chris Evans
  • Maria Menounos

Brooklyn Nets

  • Jay Z

Charlotte Hornets

  • Michael Jordan (former majority owner)
  • J. Cole

Chicago Bulls

  • Barack Obama
  • Kanye West
  • Chance the Rapper
United States president Barack Obama during a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
United States president Barack Obama during a game between the Chicago Bulls and the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • Usher (minority owner)
  • Drew Carey

Dallas Mavericks

Denver Nuggets

  • Peyton Manning
  • Trey Parker
  • Matt Stone

Detroit Pistons

  • Eminem
  • Kid Rock
Eminem cheers the crowd before tipoff at Detroit Pistons' home opener at the Little Caesars Arena in 2018. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Eminem cheers the crowd before tipoff at Detroit Pistons' home opener at the Little Caesars Arena in 2018. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

Golden State Warriors

  • MC Hammer
  • Jessica Alba
  • Eddy Cue
  • E-40

Houston Rockets

  • Beyonce
  • Travis Scott
  • Jim Parsons

Indiana Pacers

  • David Letterman
  • Mike Epps

Los Angeles Clippers

  • Billy Crystal
  • Anthony Anderson
  • Queen Latifah

Los Angeles Lakers

  • Jack Nicholson
  • Snoop Dogg
  • Denzel Washington
  • Leonardo Dicaprio
  • Ice Cube
  • Jack Black
  • Flea
Jack Nicholson looks on as the jersey of Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal (not pictured) is retired at the Staples Center. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jack Nicholson looks on as the jersey of Los Angeles Lakers former center Shaquille O'Neal (not pictured) is retired at the Staples Center. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Memphis Grizzlies

  • Justin Timberlake (minority owner)

Miami Heat

  • DJ Khaled
  • Jimmy Buffet
  • Flo Rida
  • Rick Ross

Milwaukee Bucks

Minnesota Timberwolves

  • Jesse Ventura
  • Craig Kilborn

New Orleans Pelicans

  • Anthony Mackie
  • Lil Wayne

New York Knicks

  • Spike Lee
  • Chris Rock
  • Ben Stiller
  • Woody Allen
  • Timothée Chalamet
  • Tracy Morgan
  • Uma Thurman
American filmmaker Spike Lee reacts to an official in the third quarter between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images
American filmmaker Spike Lee reacts to an official in the third quarter between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City Thunder

  • Bill Hader
  • Kristin Chenoweth
  • Olivia Munn

Orlando Magic

Philadelphia 76ers

  • Kevin Hart
  • Will Smith (minority owner)
  • Meek Mill
  • M. Night Shyamalan
Musical recording artist Meek Mill (L) and actor Kevin Hart (R) during the 2018 NBA playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Musical recording artist Meek Mill (L) and actor Kevin Hart (R) during the 2018 NBA playoffs between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat at Wells Fargo Center. Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns

  • David Spade
  • Alice Cooper
  • Phil Mickelson
  • Emma Stone

Portland Trail Blazers

  • Elizabeth Banks
  • Fred Armisen

Sacramento Kings

  • Hasan Minhaj
  • Brie Larson

San Antonio Spurs

  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Danny Trejo
  • Selena Gomez

Toronto Raptors

  • Drake
  • Shawn Mendes

Utah Jazz

  • Macklemore

Washington Wizards

  • Wale
  • Dave Bautista
  • Wolf Blitzer

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This story was originally published May 5, 2026 at 11:52 AM.

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