Elmo Faces Knicks Fans’ Wrath Over NBA Finals Neutrality

Elmo, the beloved Muppet from ‘Sesame Street,’ found himself at the center of an unusual PR storm. Knicks fans were upset when Elmo did not publicly support any team in the NBA Finals.

Feeling the heat, Elmo decided to make his allegiance clear during the USMNT’s game against Australia. He expressed his support for Team USA, saying, Just to be clear, Elmo wants Team USA to win, okay? Elmo loves everybody. Just to be clear. Don’t make this a thing. Thank you.

‘Sesame Street’ citizens rarely face such public controversies. The last significant buzz surrounding Elmo was during the Tickle Me Elmo craze.

In a surprising twist, Elmo, along with Cookie Monster, attended the 2026 FIFA World Cup Opening ceremony in Los Angeles. The Muppets’ participation added a touch of fun and camaraderie.

Matthew Reigle reported this for OutKick.