The latest in a recent series of moments during New York Knicks basketball games at Madison Square Garden pertains to both basketball and 90s-style memorabilia. Actress Anne Hathaway, who once sat courtside while watching the New York Knicks play the Chicago Bulls, nearly got taken out by NBA player OG Anunoby in a now-viral video. This added a kind of intrigue to the game and fans are guessing it shows the best and the worst of live sports.
The Near Miss at a Crunch Second
During the event and seated on the sideline, it was all humor and fun for Hathaway who is famous for movies such as The Devil Wears Prada and Interstellar when she almost got involved in basketball action. OG Anunoby is an Agile 6-foot-7 guard for the Raptors and gave an enormous defensive effort when he had to jump to intercept the ball’s path during the game’s final moments.
To fend off the pass, he nearly collided with Hathaway, who was sitting on the ground beside the court. The impact was very close, and for a moment it looked as though she could be struck down. Luckily for the actress, she did not fall but that scene immediately became popular among people in many social networks forums.
The Burden of Anne Hathaway’s Arrival
As if the close encounter wasn’t enough, the Knicks were having a tough night on the court. This is because, during the near accident, the Knicks were at a 22-18 deficit against the Bulls, which surely must have angered the audience that was watching the game. Although, this was a challenging game. The events took place in the team and show Hathaway at the front row seats.
It’s complicated by the fact that a woman is famous for her sophisticated and successful career in Hollywood. The Knicks themselves did not bring much enthusiasm, not offering her a warm welcome. After their performance that led to a stunning 124-123 defeat, we could hardly feel the thrill of basketball.
The Intersection of Pop Culture and Sports
As far as the match, the game itself could not dictate the victory that the fans had expected, but even a fight with Hathaway became one of the highlights of the evening for Anunoby. It underlined how promotional events rely on the random and unexpected nature of sports and drama off the field which turns into clips that enter the popular culture lexicon in moments of dramatic moments on the field.
Hathaway, who has started being featured in media very often, did not appear to be very worried by the incident, and her reaction also made it look like a funny episode had happened. This moment quickly became popular on social media breaking the Hollywood vibe combined with the speed of the NBA game.
Final Thoughts
Finally, although Knick’s disappointment with the Bulls is likely to leave the viewers frustrated, the close shaves between Hathaway and OG Anunoby were among the biggest highlights of the evening. It was kind of funny, that happened, which symbolized the energy that comes with any sporting event, especially with celebrities within the stadium watching the live game. It was memorable for Hathaway and certainly a night to remember for the Knicks even with being on the wrong side of the scoreline.
