A New York Knicks fan has gone viral after transforming his front lawn into a Halloween recreation of OG Anunoby’s iconic NBA Finals moment, complete with skeletons dressed as Taylor Swift and Timothee Chalamet.
Vladimir Biberica’s elaborate display in Tenafly, New Jersey, recreates Anunoby’s game-winning tip-in against the San Antonio Spurs, which helped the Knicks move closer to ending their 53-year wait for an NBA championship.
The scene features a pumpkin in place of the basketball, a towering skeleton representing Victor Wembanyama and a courtside section packed with skeletal versions of famous Knicks supporters.
New York Knicks fan recreates OG Anunoby’s Finals heroics with Halloween skeletons
Biberica told the New York Post that he settled on the idea as soon as he witnessed the historic moment during the Finals.
“It was such an iconic moment — once it happened, I told my family if the Knicks win it all, that’s this year’s theme,” he said.
The homeowner went to considerable lengths to recreate the original play, carefully positioning the skeletons to match where the players stood on the court.
A 12-foot skeleton dressed in a Spurs jersey represents Wembanyama, while other figures recreate Jalen Brunson and Anunoby’s roles in the play. A scoreboard and team jerseys add further detail to the scene.
However, the celebrity section has arguably attracted just as much attention. Skeletons dressed to resemble Swift, Chalamet and filmmaker Spike Lee sit courtside, with their outfits inspired by what the celebrities wore during the game.
Biberica’s display has become so popular that his home has turned into a local attraction, with police reportedly setting up barriers on the street to manage the crowds.
The homeowner has even faced some friendly criticism over the missing celebrities. He joked that Mariska Hargitay was left out because he could not find a suitable wig to recreate her appearance.
Biberica has created elaborate Halloween displays in previous years, with themes ranging from Star Wars to Barbie. However, the Knicks recreation appears to have generated more attention than his earlier efforts.
“I’m completely flabbergasted — I can’t believe it’s blowing up the way it is,” he said.
For Biberica, the display is about more than basketball. He hopes it brings people together and gives the neighbourhood something to enjoy, with the Knicks’ championship run continuing to unite supporters beyond Madison Square Garden.
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