Landry Shamet is soaking up New York’s adoration after the Knicks’ emphatic 130-93 Game 4 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, completing a sweep and sending the team to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999—while his playo
The memes started rolling even before the postgame noise settled, and Landry Shamet could feel exactly why.
New York is riding a wave of belief after the Knicks thrashed the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals. 130-93. to complete the sweep and reach the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. In the middle of the celebration. Shamet has emerged as a favorite for the Knicks fanbase—one that looks at him with pure adoration and makes it impossible not to notice.
Shamet backed that love up on the court when it mattered most. In Game 4. he came off the bench and scored 16 points on 5-6 shooting from the field. giving the Knicks another burst of momentum as they piled on the damage. He also enters these moments as the kind of player fans remember: during the domination of the Cavaliers. he missed just one of his 12 attempts from three-point range.
After the Game 4 victory, Shamet leaned into the affection. “It’s a lot. It’s fun. I love Knicks fans, man. I love New York. I love all of it. It’s home. It’s special,” he told reporters following the win, via SNY Knicks.
For the Knicks, the feeling is mutual—and the internet has turned that into content. Fans don’t just cheer Shamet in the arena; they celebrate him online. using memes to underline how quickly his legend has grown. They’ve noticed the details. too: the 29-year-old sharpshooter knows the social-media love is tied directly to performances like the one in Game 4. where his shooting kept Cleveland pinned and New York rolling.
That payoff matters even more because Shamet’s route to this moment wasn’t guaranteed. He was right on the bubble of making the Knicks’ roster after contributing at various points for the team during the 2024-25 season. Then Malcolm Brogdon’s surprise retirement opened up the roster spot for him, and Shamet seized it.
That’s why the talk around the Knicks now isn’t only about the Finals being here—it’s about what Shamet could do once the series starts. He’s viewed as a genuine X-factor in the Finals. and with his fearless approach. there’s a real chance he swings games in New York’s favor. The opponent isn’t finalized in the reporting here. but the setup is clear: the Knicks will play either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs in what should be a tightly-contested series.
For now, though, Shamet isn’t hiding behind the bigger picture. He’s basking in it—fans reminding him, in memes and cheers alike, that New York doesn’t just remember a playoff role. It crowns the moment.
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130-93 is insane. Knicks really said “game over” and the internet went feral.
I don’t even watch that much but the way they’re talking about Shamet like he’s the chosen one… it’s kinda wild. Like was he always this good or is it just bc the Cavs fell apart?
Wait I thought it was 130-93 in Game 3 not 4? Either way, 5-6 from the field off the bench sounds like he’s basically been their secret weapon lol. Also Brogdon retirement opened the spot?? Kinda feels like fate but sports is always weird like that.
The funniest part is everyone acting like the memes are proof he’ll win the Finals. Memes don’t shoot threes though. Didn’t they say he was on the bubble for the roster and then some retirement happened, so now everyone’s in love? I’m not convinced… if they play the Spurs I’m gonna laugh bc Pop always has a plan.