Two days after the confetti settled and the New York Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought, Ben Stiller made it official: he’s turning their story into a documentary. And he’s bringing serious firepower with him.
The actor and die-hard Knicks fan announced the project on X (formerly Twitter) Wednesday, June 17, revealing that A24 and HBO will partner on the series. The timing was deliberate — Stiller dropped the news as a guest on Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart’s “The Roommates Show” podcast, giving the NBA champs the first exclusive.
“I did say ‘Knicks in 26,’” Stiller told the two Knicks guards, referencing a prediction he’d made earlier. “Obviously I’ve been shooting some stuff on my phone,” he continued, alluding to his habit of filming from courtside. “But it’s going to be about all eras of the Knicks, and this team obviously, there’s a culmination here, of something that’s been going on for a long time. It’s super exciting.”
The project, according to a synopsis released by A24, will “trace the full arc of the franchise from the ’90s to the improbable, record-breaking run that finally returned a championship to New York.” The studio also promised “unprecedented NBA access, never-before-seen footage, and a definitive look at one of basketball’s most iconic stories.”
More Than Just a Victory Lap
Stiller didn’t just ride the title wave. He’s been assembling this for a while. Nicked himself “the Knicks’ unofficial documentarian,” the filmmaker has been spotted filming inside Madison Square Garden for months, often holding his phone during key moments. That footage, combined with what he called “all this access to your team,” will form the backbone of the series.
“We’re going to probably be shooting a little bit more during next season, and I’m going to hit you guys up for some interviews,” Stiller told Brunson and Hart. “It’s going to be over the next year that we’ll be working on it. A lot of people have wanted to make it happen for a long time.”
After the Knicks closed out the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Stiller celebrated with the team in the locker room. When asked how he felt, he responded simply: “As happy as I’ve ever felt. It’s pretty amazing.”
What Comes Next
A release date has not been announced, and the team has not confirmed how much access they’ll grant beyond next season. But Stiller’s A24 and HBO pedigree suggests a polished, narrative-driven project — not just a highlight reel. With the Knicks now back on top, this documentary could serve as both a coronation and a deeper dive into decades of near-misses, heartbreak, and finally, glory.
For a franchise that hasn’t tasted a title since 1973, the timing couldn’t be more poetic. Stiller, who grew up a Knicks fan in Manhattan, waited decades for this moment. Now, he’s got the footage to prove it.
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