Exclusive | Knicks fans can hurl eggs at comedian in Hawks garb in wild NBA playoff stunt
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“The Post has learned that comedian Andrew Weiss will be set up outside MSG in a plexiglass case decked out in Hawks gear with a microphone to needle Knicks fans as they enter and leave the arena, beginning pregame at 5 p.m. ET and could last into the wee hours of the night”
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“The stunt, which will involve an Underdog-branded glass case, will also be dirtied by fans who will be handed eggs and other projectiles to hurl at the comedian.”
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“The Garden had not been notified of the upcoming stunt and is not involved.”
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“Parts of the sidewalks are public property, though they are maintained in part by Vornado Property Management.”
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“A source told The Post that the Knicks had “no involvement” in this stunt.”
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“NYC’s Street Activity Permit Office did not respond to multiple requests for comment about whether one was needed for such a stunt.”
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“Win or lose, the comedian is slated to be there both pre- and postgame.”
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“The stakes are notably higher this year. First-year Knicks coach Mike Brown’s group embarks on a massive playoff campaign in their first season without Tom Thibodeau.”
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“The Knicks reached the Eastern Conference Finals and took the Pacers to six games last season, falling just short of making the NBA Finals.”
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