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NBA fans outraged DJ Khaled spends insanely expensive Knicks-Spurs game ‘on his phone’

Nypost · · 263 words · By Andrew Battifarano
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What to know about NBA fans outraged DJ Khaled spends insanely expensive Knicks-Spurs game ‘on his phone’

Maybe when DJ Khaled said “I’m on One,” he meant his cellphone.

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What happened

Maybe when DJ Khaled said “I’m on One,” he meant his cellphone.

Why it matters

The record producer and famed DJ was sitting on celebrity row sandwiched between rapper Fat Joe and former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at the Garden.

Common ground

But Khaled, as shown on the ABC broadcast, appeared to be spending plenty of time on his phone while the action was going down.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tickets to the game were the most expensive ever for an NBA Finals contest, with get-in prices starting at four figures.”
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The claim regarding ticket prices starting at four figures and being the most expensive ever is found in one web search result (Max sports), but not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2017–18 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. In this best-of-seven playoff, the defending NBA …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_NBA_Finals
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2021–22 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. In this best-of-seven playoff series, the Western…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_NBA_Finals
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The NBA Finals is the annual championship series for the National Basketball Association (NBA) held at the conclusion of its postseason. All NBA Finals have been played in a best-of-seven format, and …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_NBA_champions
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Claim 2: “Khaled, as shown on the ABC broadcast, appeared to be spending plenty of time on his phone while the action was going down.”
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Two independent web sources (NBA news and The Mirror US) specifically report that DJ Khaled was seen on his phone during the Knicks-Spurs game and was 'flamed by fans' for doing so.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association's (NBA) 2015–16 season and conclusion of the season's playoffs. In this best-of-seven series, the Eastern Confere…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_NBA_Finals
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2018 Overwatch League Grand Finals was the first championship series of the Overwatch League (OWL), which took place July 27–28, 2018. The series was the conclusion of the 2018 Overwatch League pl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Overwatch_League_Grand_Fi…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Block was a defensive basketball play that occurred in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals, played between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors on June 19, 2016, at Oracle Arena in Oakland,…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Block_(basketball)
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Claim 3: “Khaled was far from the only celebrity on hand for the Knicks’ first NBA Finals home game since 1999.”
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Four independent cross-references from Nypost explicitly confirm that this was the Knicks' first NBA Finals home game since 1999.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the team’s first NBA Finals home game since 1999
https://nypost.com/2026/06/08/sports/knicks-fans-chant-f-k-y…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — the series shifts to Madison Square Garden for the Knicks’ first NBA Finals home game since 1999.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/05/sports/timothee-chalamet-knick…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Trump confirmed with reporters at the White House on Thursday that he would make the trip to New York to see the Knicks play in their first NBA Finals home game at MSG since 1999.
https://nypost.com/2026/06/04/sports/adam-silver-thrilled-tr…
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Claim 4: ““DJ Khaled won’t get off of his phone sitting court side and it’s really making me angry,” Dana Beers of Barstool Sports chimed in.”
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The specific quote from Dana Beers of Barstool Sports is explicitly cited in two different web search results (NBA news and The Mirror US).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Arts County Fair (ACF) was an annual large outdoor benefit concert/beer garden that ran from 1992 to 2007 at Thunderbird Stadium at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. Arts County F…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of University of Michigan alumni. There are more than 640,000 living alumni of the University of Michigan in 180 countries across the globe. Notable alumni include computer sci…
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web search NEUTRAL — DJ Khaled was recently flamed by fans on the internet over wasting a prime Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 seat on his phone.“DJ Khaled won’t get off of his phone sitting court side and it’s really making me …
https://clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stories/nba-news-dj-khaled-…
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Claim 5: “Before the game, Khaled shared a video of himself with Yankees great Alex Rodriguez and a picture that included himself, Fat Joe and Rev. Al Sharpton.”
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The detail about Khaled sharing a video with Alex Rodriguez and a photo with Fat Joe and Rev. Al Sharpton is mentioned in the Max sports web result, but not corroborated by other sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. (born September 25, 1980), known professionally as T.I. or Tip, is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in Atlanta, ...
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web search NEUTRAL — 892K followers · 1.6K+ following · 74824 posts · @thejasminebrand: “Entertainment News Co-Founders: @itsjasminebrand & @mahir_fadle All Social: ...
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... Reverend Al Sharpton (left) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver before game ... Fat Joe performs before Game 3 of the 2024 MLB ...
https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/cardi…
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Claim 6: “The record producer and famed DJ was sitting on celebrity row sandwiched between rapper Fat Joe and former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson for Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at the Garden.”
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Multiple web search results confirm the event (Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at MSG) and the presence of celebrities including President Trump and others. While the specific seating arrangement (sandwiched between Fat Joe and Jimmy Johnson) is a detail from the report, the context of the event and the presence of these figures are supported by multiple search results.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "All I Do Is Win" is a song by American DJ and record producer DJ Khaled featuring American musicians T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross. It was released on February 8, 2010 as the third sing…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_I_Do_Is_Win
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — All or Nothing is the sixth solo studio album by American rapper Fat Joe. It was released on June 14, 2005, through Atlantic Records, making it his fourth and final studio album for the label. Origina…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All_or_Nothing_(Fat_Joe_album)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Grateful is the tenth studio album by American disc jockey and record producer DJ Khaled. It was released as a double album on June 23, 2017, by We the Best Music Group and Epic Records. The album fea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grateful_(DJ_Khaled_album)
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Claim 7: “Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Timothée Chalamet, Derek Jeter, Eli Manning, Spike Lee and even President Donald Trump were all in New York to see the historic game.”
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Web search results confirm the presence of Timothée Chalamet and President Trump at the game. Cross-references from Nypost specifically confirm Trump's attendance. While the full list isn't in one single source, the 'Hollywood takeover' and specific high-profile names are supported across the evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — It’s Hero Time! Our brand new Ben 10 official YouTube channel is here. You can catch Ben and follow his exploits as he has fun with the most powerful watch in the universe – the Omnitrix! With ...
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoWgc1mqe-bcfb_lem7EyOg
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web search NEUTRAL — Ben 10 is an American science fiction superhero media franchise conceived by Man of Action and owned by The Cartoon Network, Inc. division of Warner Bros. Discovery. The franchise, mainly consisting o…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_10
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web search NEUTRAL — Ben Azelart's YouTube channel features entertaining videos, challenges, and vlogs for fans to enjoy and subscribe.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwVg9btOceLQuNCdoQk9CXg
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Claim 8: ““DJ Khaled sitting courtside on his phone all night is making me irrationally angry, ” Christopher Powers, a senior writer at Golf Digest, wrote on X.”
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While the general fact that DJ Khaled was on his phone is corroborated, the specific quote attributed to Christopher Powers of Golf Digest is not found in the provided evidence results, though the general sentiment is echoed in other reports.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2022 Masters Tournament was the 86th edition of the Masters Tournament, the first of the four major golf championships of 2022, held April 7–10 at Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia. F…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Masters_Tournament
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brad Marek (born c.1983) is an American professional golfer.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Narco" is a song by Dutch DJ/production duo Blasterjaxx and Australian DJ/producer Timmy Trumpet, released as a single in 2017. The song became widely popular for being the walk-out song for Edwin Dí…
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.