Spike Lee has been a longtime leader of the Knicks fan base, which is especially rabid with the team in first Eastern Conference finals since 2000.

You may be wondering why Spike Lee aka the Knicks' biggest super fan wasn't in the crowd for Game 1 of their Eastern Conference Finals matchup against the Indiana Pacers.

Spike Lee on the Knicks, Highest 2 Lowest, Denzel, A$AP Rocky, & His Legendary Film Career Few icons represent New York City like Spike Lee — award-winning director, cultural force, Knicks superfan, and the visionary behind Do The Right Thing.