Timothée Chalamet’s Epic Dune Basketball Meme Sparks Viral Craze

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The NBA Playoffs continue to progress, with the teams for the Conference Finals now determined following last night’s games. Unfortunately for Boston Celtics fans, their team was defeated by the New York Knicks in six matches, meaning the Knicks will face off against the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. While I’m feeling down as a Celtics supporter, Knicks enthusiasts like Timothée Chalamet have been thrilled, as evidenced by a viral video capturing their reactions. However, seeing Chalamet share a sports meme inspired by “Dune” amid the celebrations has managed to bring a smile to my face.

It’s well-known that Timothée Chalamet, who hails from NYC, is an avid Knicks fan and has been supporting them during their playoffs. His girlfriend, Kylie Jenner, joins him in this fervor. The team’s recent win is significant because it means they’re advancing to the Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years. After the game, an animated Chalamet was spotted interacting with a crowd of enthusiastic fans outside Madison Square Garden. Here’s a TikTok clip capturing him exchanging warm greetings with fans while hanging out of a car window.

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Admittedly, as a Celtics fan, I can empathize with the enthusiasm; it’s an exhilarating feeling when your team triumphs in such a significant way. In fact, this team hasn’t made it to the Eastern Conference Finals in over twenty years, making their success even more meaningful. Furthermore, considering the less-than-stellar performances of the Knicks in recent years, even Pixar’s movie Soul took a few sharp swipes at them. So, it’s not hard to see why fans feel validated by this triumph.

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The joke based on that pop culture reference continues to amuse me, however, a more fitting one has arisen following the New York NBA team’s victory. On his Instagram stories, Timothée Chalamet shared a meme featuring a basketball in the hands of his character from Dune, Paul Atreides. If you find that idea intriguing, take a look at the meme further down, which also includes some colossal sandworms.

The unexpected “Ball Atreides” title is the cherry on top! If someone had said they’d blend New York Knicks basketball with the universe of Dune, I would have found it hard to believe. Yet here we are, marveling at this unique amalgamation. And I can’t help but ponder how the Lisan al Gaib might match up against NBA stars like Jalen Brunson or Karl-Anthony Towns on the basketball court.

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Currently, Timothée Chalamet appears quite pleased, basking in the glory of the Knicks’ win. Given his past actions like crashing a look-alike contest dedicated to him last year, it’s not unexpected that he would interact with fans. On the other hand, I find the amusing meme incredibly entertaining, showcasing one of the many humorous outcomes that arise during playoff season.

If you’re into sports, movies, or simply appreciate both, I’d suggest giving the films Dune: Part One and Dune: Part Two a watch. You can find these movies streaming on Max.

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2025-05-17 19:41