A clip of Jennifer Lopez celebrating her hometown team, the New York Knicks, iconic NBA Finals victory has resurfaced, but social media users aren’t exactly sharing in her joy.
The pop star is facing a fresh wave of backlash after the NBA resurfaced a clip of the singer celebrating the New York Knicks’ legendary win. The video, which was seemingly shared to highlight her excitement over the historic performance, quickly sparked a very different reaction from viewers, with social media users accusing Jennifer of being “fake” and suggesting that her over-the-top response looked more performative than genuine. Read more about the resurfaced clip and how the internet reacted below.
"Omg we gotta call everyone!"
Jennifer Lopez's reaction after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years was unforgettable
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— NBA (@NBA) August 17, 2026
The NBA Reposts A Video Of Jennifer Lopez Reacting To The Knicks Winning This Year’s Finals
It’s no secret that one of the most iconic sports events of the year was the New York Knicks winning the NBA Finals for the first time in 53 years, competing in a historic string of games against the San Antonio Spurs. The games had people from around the world tuning in, especially dedicated New Yorkers, including the “Jenny From The Block” singer. As celebrities and fans shared their reactions to the win, Jennifer was among those who documented herself celebrating from home.
In the resurfaced clip, she can be seen reacting enthusiastically as the Knicks win the championship, screaming with excitement and appearing visibly thrilled by the outcome while staring at her large television at home. She also celebrated the team in a message shared alongside the video, congratulating the “New York Knickerbockers” on their victory.
Now, roughly two months after the NBA Finals, the NBA has brought the clip back to social media as anticipation builds for another basketball season. Sharing her clip on X, the organization wrote, “Jennifer Lopez’s reaction after the Knicks won their first NBA championship in 53 years was unforgettable.”
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Social Media Users Claim Jennifer's Reaction To The Game Was 'Fake' & Bash Her Online
Rather than simply celebrating the Office Romance actress's memorable reaction, the resurfaced footage quickly became a source of controversy as users questioned whether her excitement was genuine.
Many X users weren't convinced by the mom-of-two's reaction, arguing that she appeared to be putting on a performance for the camera rather than genuinely reacting to the game. Some questioned how invested she actually was in basketball, while others honed in on what a reaction they thought was "so cringe."
"She's so fake lol," responded a user. "Couldn't care less about how the 'stars' feel about sports. They always need sooooo much attention."
"She tries too hard at everything," claimed another. "Tries too hard to act, tries too hard to sing, now tries too hard to show us how excited she is."
One user joked that the clip was the "best acting job of JLo's career," as another wrote, "Probably the first game she watched in 10 years."
"Had to set the camera up and everything," they continued.
