Hollywood heartthrob Timothée Chalamet may be a four-time Oscar nominee, but his fashion choice at Game 3 of the NBA Finals had social media roasting him like a rookie mistake. The devoted Knicks fan showed up to Madison Square Garden in a bright orange tracksuit, and the internet wasted no time drawing comparisons to a certain cartoon villain.
Fans immediately likened Chalamet to Vector from the Despicable Me franchise, the eccentric antagonist known for his orange jumpsuit and oversized glasses. "Why is he dressed like Vector from Despicable Me," one fan posted on X, while another joked, "That outfit is why the Knicks lost." The mockery didn't stop there: "The live-action Despicable Me casting is looking way too accurate," chimed in another user, and a fourth simply called it "a hysterical outfit."
Chalamet, a lifelong New York Knicks fan, has attended every game of this year's Finals so far, visibly sweating out every possession. His dedication is real—before Game 2, he posted a photo of himself icing his knees while wearing a Knicks shirt, captioning it, "Ppl underestimate the wear and tear on the body of a fan throughout the playoffs. Self care is important."
The actor's fandom runs deep: it dates back to 2010 when he posed for a photo with former Knicks players Landry Fields and Andy Rautins. After years of waiting, seeing his team in the Finals is a dream come true—even if his outfit choices are getting roasted.
Game 3 wasn't just about Chalamet's fashion faux pas. The atmosphere at MSG was electric, with the loudest boos in years greeting former President Donald Trump, who also attended the game. The crowd's reaction was so intense that Shams Charania got a surprise Secret Service stop outside the arena before tip-off.
Despite the social media heat, Chalamet remains a dedicated fan. His orange tracksuit may have been a miss, but his loyalty is unwavering. As the Knicks fight to stay alive in the series, all eyes will be on Game 4—and on what Chalamet wears next.
