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Bad Bunny's courtside fit at MSG stole the show

Benito gave us uniqueness and a masterclass in mismatched fashion


Senior Writer
MAY 16, 2025 4:38 PM EDT

When Bad Bunny pulled up to Madison Square Garden for Game 3 of the Knicks vs Celtics playoff series, it wasn't just the East Coast rivalry heating up. The "La Romana" singer rolled up in what can only be described as a chaotic-good clash of aesthetics.

The star paired a boxy oversized gray jacket with thick, statement cuffs and serious architectural shoulders  A white dress shirt with a pale blue tie, peeking out in classic middle-management style. 


Bad Bunny was joined by Adam Scott, Jon Hamm, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E., and other notable figures outside Madison Square Garden in New York City as they arrived for Game 3 of the Knicks vs Celtics NBA playoff series, drawing attention ahead of the high-stakes matchup. © Backgrid/The Grosby Group
Bad Bunny was joined by Adam Scott, Jon Hamm, Fat Joe, N.O.R.E., and other notable figures outside Madison Square Garden in New York City as they arrived for Game 3 of the Knicks vs Celtics NBA playoff series, drawing attention ahead of the high-stakes matchup.
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Raw-hem denim shorts, white socks, and black leather loafers—a nod to your uncle at Sunday service and Prada runways. A vintage Knicks "Champions '99" cap, the cherry on top of this wonderfully weird sundae.

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Streetwear + Menswear + IYKYK

It wasn't a courtside look in the traditional sense; there were no designer logo tees or flashy sneakers, but that's precisely why it worked. Bad Bunny layered quiet luxury like a pro, with a vintage sports reference (the Knicks hat), sartorial staples (the tie!), and a punk nod to normcore (those loafers).

Fashion's Favorite Anti-Trendsetter

What sets this look apart is that it defies trend timelines. It doesn't care if you're into quiet luxury, street goth, or coastal grandma. Benito has always been that guy who dresses for his own storyline. He's worn skirts, nail polish, and wrestling masks with the same nonchalance he brings to a courtside appearance.

MSG: Madison Style Garden?

This Knicks vs. Celtics game was already high-stakes, but the arrival moment outside MSG turned it into a style spectacle. Celebs were everywhere—Jon Hamm gave us "retired Don Draper goes sports bar," Adam Scott kept it casual cool, Fat Joe repped New York as only he can, and Benito gave us uniqueness and a masterclass in mismatched fashion.

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