Brent Faiyaz, Liev Schreiber and Comedy Legends Light Up MSG as Knicks Battle Pistons

New York’s Madison Square Garden has been lit up for yet another game, as the NBA regular season gets underway after the All-Star Break. The New York Knicks are facing off against the Detroit Pistons, and anticipation is running high as local fans are looking at their favorite team to maintain their momentum on the points table. Amongst the various people accommodating themselves inside the indoor arena were a couple of familiar faces as well, which NBA enthusiasts didn’t miss out on.

The official Instagram account of the Knicks recently uploaded a photo of R&B singer Christopher Brent Wood, more commonly known as Brent Faiyaz, sitting courtside during the game. The 28-year-old was seen donning a pair of black sunglasses, a gold watch, and a chain, along with a black jacket with a white shirt and tie underneath the same. Looking directly at the camera for the photo, Faiyaz seemed to be exuding a certain level of class and swagger while internally hyping himself up for the ongoing game.

Faiyaz wasn’t the only celebrity who was sitting on the courtside. The social media post also highlighted renowned Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber sitting alongside his wife, Taylor Neisen. Comedian Tracy Morgan was seen standing up from his seat, giving a hug to Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson, and whispering some words of encouragement into his ear. Other comedians present included Heidi Gardner, Ego Nwodim, and others.

MSG also played host to Knicks players Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson, who were also present courtside to cheer on their team. Both players had been absent for quite a few games after sustaining major injuries at different points in time. With enough time having elapsed, fans were hoping to have both players present on the court for today’s game. The injury report released by the Knicks before the faceoff, however, ruled both of them out. Even though the news is not what many fans hoped for, no one can deny the wholesome moment of having their first public appearance in months to visit a Knicks game.

When can Knicks fans expect Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson back?

Before his injury, Julius Randle was one of the more consistent players of the season. Not only did he manage to appear in most of the games, but he also continued to maintain an average of 22 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 5 assists. After sustaining a shoulder injury back in January, however, the player was forced to opt out of any further games and continue to recover in rehab. Despite there being some significant improvement, various critics have reportedly put out the viewpoint that Randle cannot make a comeback until he has some sort of operation. With that in mind, it seems like fans shouldn’t expect the 29-year-old to return to the court anytime soon.

Robinson had been out of the picture even before Randle, having sustained an ankle injury back in December 2023. It was an enormous blow to the player, as he was being reportedly considered as a possible candidate for the Defensive Player of the Year. There were not many updates about his health until a few weeks ago after Robinson’s trainer posted videos of him working out and Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed that he is not wearing a walking boot anymore. With a possible March deadline announced, the 25-year-old may return sooner than people would expect.

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