Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame broadcasts Spike Lee’s die-hard Knicks fandom will turn into part of historical past with an induction into the Superfan Gallery.

When discussing Spike Lee’s life, we are able to speak all day about his iconic movies, however outdoors of labor, his ardour for sports activities is prime tier. Spike’s love for the Knicks is one in all a sort nevertheless it’s love in its purest kind. The Knicks have had moments however their final championship got here in 1973. Despite the frustration season after season, Spike has held season tickets since 1985. Furthermore, he’s all the time been courtside with unconditional love and optimism for his Knicks.

His love might be endlessly cemented in historical past due to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame who plans to induct Spike into the Superfan Gallery. According to Complex, Jack Nicholson may also be inducted alongside Spike.

“I Knew The Naismith Basketball Hall Of Fame Inducted Players, Coaches, And Executives; However, I Never Knew That Could Happen For Fans To Be Celebrated In The Hall,” Spike wrote in his caption. “It’s Been My Experience That The Best Gifts I Have Received In My Life Were Complete Surprises. No Inkling, No Nuthin’, Then BOOM—I Got An Unexpected Phone Call Out Of Nowhere.”

As one would think about this isn’t one thing Spike takes calmly and you could possibly really feel his pleasure studying his caption.

“I Sincerely Thank The Basketball Hall Of Fame For This Totally Unexpected Blessing For My Love Of Basketball And My Crazy Love For The NEW YORK KNICKERBOCKERS! I Also Congratulate And Send Much Love To My Fellow Inductees Jack Nicholson, Billy Crystal And Alan Horwitz. And Dats Da Orange And Blue Skies Truth, Ruth. YA DIG? SHO-NUFF.”

Love for a sports activities time could make or break you and if anybody has weathered the bottom of lows it’s been Spike. At least Jack noticed Shaq and Kobe win a three-peat championship, Kobe win by himself, and LeBron James win within the Bubble. Despite having season tickets for a decade Spike has solely seen a number of successful seasons and by no means spoke unwell of his beloved crew.

You can learn Spike Lee’s full put up concerning the induction under.