Which celebrities are at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City? See photos, video
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The NBA Finals are in town, and the first game has attracted several celebrities and notable figures to Oklahoma City.
So who came to watch the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals?
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Here's who we've seen so far.
Which celebrities are at the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City?
Haley Kalil
TikTok star and model Haley Kalil and her boyfriend Kyle Vieira are attending Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Kalil, a Minnesotan living in New York City, told KOCO that while she was hoping either the Minnesota Timberwolves or the New York Knicks would make it to the finals, she is rooting for OKC.
Druski
Actor, comedian and influencer Drew Desbordes, known by the stage name Druski, was seen courtside at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
Jun 5, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Social media influencer Drew Desbordes, aka Druski, looks on during the first quarter between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers during game one of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Porter Moser
The head coach of the University of Oklahoma men's basketball team was seen at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
James Goldstein
This basketball superfan and courtside legend shared a photo standing behind NBA-TV commentators, including NBA legends Shaquille O'Neal, Kenny Smith and Isiah Thomas, prior to Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
John Haliburton
The father of Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, John Haliburton, was previously banned from attending Pacers games. The ban has since been lifted as he was spotted at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, even sharing a moment with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's dad, Vaughn Alexander.
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton's (0) father, John Haliburton, watches the action on the court Thursday, June 5, 2025, during Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.
Former NBA stars at the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City
Shaquille O'Neal
The NBA legend was seen courtside at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City, as well as crashing the pregame show.
Dwight Howard
Also known as "Superman," Dwight Howard was spotted taking a photo with a fan as he made his way to his seat at Game 1 of the NBA Finals in Oklahoma City.
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