New York’s hero, Eli Manning, took charge at MSG! Tonight, the NY Knicks hosted the OKC Thunder for an exciting Friday night game for the fans. While things didn’t go as expected on the court as the Thunder obliterated the Knicks, fans witnessed something special on the courtside. It’s a usual sight at Madison Square Garden to witness celebrities at games. Tonight wasn’t anything different, as Manning, Jonathan Owens, and Simone Biles attended the show. However, it was the Giants legend who stole the show with a special move.

During breaks, every celebrity will get a fair share of time on the big screen, and the fans explode in joy, looking at their favorites. Tonight, Manning had come prepared for his time. As soon as the camera reached the 2x Super Bowl MVP, he signed a football and threw it into the crowd behind. One of the lucky fans, who was jumping higher than the rest, caught the ball.

Indeed, a moment for life!

Sometimes, a wholesome event can overshadow anything in its way. It wouldn’t be a surprise to know if the fan was more interested in Manning than the game happening at the center after he caught the football. In the same vein, there are chances that other celebrities in the building get overshadowed by Manning’s stardom. Of course, the Comeback Kid is a local hero after playing the entire stretch of his career for the NY Giants and helping the franchise win two Super Bowls.

Amid this frenzy, Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens, the star celebrities, did get overshadowed at MSG. Importantly, did the celebrity couple really miss being the center of attraction?

The answer is, No. Let’s find out why.

Days before the Eli Manning show, Simone Biles made a surprise confession

The superstar gymnast is undoubtedly an icon in the American sports scene. In fact, this 7x Olympic gold medalist is widely touted as the Greatest Gymnast of All Time. So, it was a surprise when she ignored at a public event. Nevertheless, Biles would be unfazed by such an occurrence as she recently spoke about her awkwardness with attention.

Biles started off this new year with a bang, winning Sports Illustrated‘s Sportsperson of the Year award. During her acceptance speech, she made a surprising confession. “It might be a surprise to a lot of you guys to hear this, but I really don’t like being in the limelight, the center of the room. But it tends to happen to me a lot,” said Biles after receiving the award.

However, on tonight’s occasion, Eli Manning saved her from the awkwardness.

She further added, “I’m really uncomfortable with public speaking, so trust me when I tell you I’d rather be competing on a 4-inch beam in front of you guys.” Truly a surprising statement from someone who dominates every time she steps into the gymnastics floor!

Despite the Knicks’ 101-126 blowout loss to OKC, the energy in the arena wasn’t all about the game. Off the court, the night was dominated by moments that were bigger than basketball. While the focus shifted to Eli Manning’s unforgettable football toss, Simone Biles’ refreshing honesty about her discomfort in the spotlight reminded fans that even legends like her don’t always crave the limelight. The true highlight wasn’t the game, but the stories that unfolded outside the lines.