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Ben Stiller Claims Father’s Spirit is Secretly Coaching New York Knicks From Beyond

The comedy legend says his dad’s legendary courtside screaming has finally manifested as a series of tactical spiritual interferences.

A caricature of the actor as he explains Ben Stiller Claims Father’s Spirit is Secretly Coaching New York Knicks From Beyond to an amused crowd.
Ben Stiller just went on national television to confirm what we all suspected: the New York Knicks aren't actually playing better, they’re just being haunted by a very loud, very dedicated comedy icon. Ben spilled the tea on his father’s eternal obsession with the team, suggesting the late Jerry is basically the unofficial sixth man or, at the very least, a ghost haunting the referees. Apparently, the love for the Knicks is so deep in the Stiller DNA that it’s less of a fandom and more of a full-blown spiritual possession. Ben says the passion has stayed alive through the years, and honestly, we’re waiting for the team to start running a 'Serenity Now' defense strategy. If you see a sandwich randomly flying toward a ref, you know who to blame. Now Ben is out here attending parades and acting like a regular fan, but we know the Truth. He’s the medium for the jersey-wearing afterlife. If the Knicks actually win a championship, Ben is going to have to explain to the NBA why a poltergeist in a 90s windbreaker is technically eligible for a championship ring.
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