New York Knicks Reportedly Retaliate in the Pettiest Manner after Emily Ratajkowski Left Courtside Seats Early for ‘Childcare situation’
The New York Knicks are cementing their reputation as one of the NBA’s pettiest franchises. The team will no longer comp supermodel Emily Ratajkowski’s courtside seats after she and fellow model Irina Shayk left a November game early. Ratajkowski claims she exited due to a “childcare situation” and was unaware of any issues. But the Knicks were apparently so miffed about missing the team’s epic comeback that they revoked her VIP ticket perks.
Why Did Emily Ratajkowski Exit Early From the Knicks Game?
According to Page Six, on November 24th, Emily Ratajkowski and Irina Shayk made headlines for their courtside appearance together at a Knicks home game. But they raised fans’ ire by leaving with under three minutes to play and New York down big. Ratajkowski now insists she had to depart because of “a childcare issue at home.” She was supposedly oblivious to the Knicks’ 21-point miracle comeback after she exited.
Still, some question that excuse since Shayk posted pics posing backstage with machinery. Sources claim that would not have been possible had they urgently departed. Regardless of the reason, their headline-grabbing walkout coinciding with an epic win did not sit well with the organization.
No More Comped Seats for Emily Ratajkowski at MSG
According to an MSG spokesperson, while still allowed to attend, Ratajkowski will no longer receive free celebrity tickets for Knicks or Rangers games after the early exit.
The 32-year-old supermodel will now have to purchase her own tickets if she wants to return to courtside seats. That could cost upwards of $6,000 per seat on the open market – no small fee. The decision serves as sweet revenge for the Knicks franchise. And it ensures Ratajkowski will likely avoid further PR by staying away from their games.
Ratajkowski had been a regular sighting on the Knicks’ ‘Celebrity Row’ alongside other A-listers and influencers before apparently wearing out her welcome.
Do Public Figures Owe Teams Full Games?
The Ratajkowski drama spotlighted an intriguing debate – do prominent celebrity fans owe it to teams to remain until the final buzzer? Or can famous attendees come and go as they please if real life interferes? On the one hand, everyday ticketholders would never get away with abandoning premium seats early very often. Much less during a tight game without urgent cause.
But supermodels also juggle busy schedules and can’t always budget a full NBA game when making plans. Should they be crucified for slipping out 20 minutes before the end? It’s a nuanced issue with reasonable arguments on both sides. But the stern Knicks have made their decisive stance clear – celebrities enjoy comps at the team’s pleasure. Displease them by dashing for the exit… and say goodbye to those freebies.
So think twice before cutting out early on the Knicks, A-listers. No matter the excuse, in the team’s eyes skipping out preemptively deserves retaliation. Even icons like Ratajkowski can’t escape petty vengeance.
