Este Haim, known for her musical talents alongside her sisters, recently shared her astonishment over the buzz generated by their coordinated attire with Taylor Swift at Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 10. The matching blue and orange shirts worn by Este, her sister Alana Haim, and Swift became an unexpected highlight of the evening.
In a conversation with Variety on Tuesday, Este recounted the enchanting experience they had on Celebrity Row at Madison Square Garden. That particular night, the Knicks achieved a historic comeback against the Spurs, marking a memorable moment in NBA Finals history.
“Honestly, the reaction caught us all off guard,” Este revealed during the interaction at the Los Angeles premiere of Netflix’s “Voicemails for Isabelle.” She added, “Our plan was simple: go to a basketball game and enjoy ourselves, nothing more.”
Este further explained that the invitation to the game came from Swift. “Taylor invited Alana and me, and having never sat courtside before, it was truly magical,” she said.
Reflecting on the atmosphere, Este expressed her awe, “The noise at the Garden was unlike anything I’ve ever heard. It was incredible. I had an amazing time.”
The Haim sisters and Swift sported blue shirts with Knicks-coded puns on the front in orange.
Swift’s shirt said “Stevie Knicks,” which was a nod to the legendary singer, who she’s been friends with for some time.
Este’s shirt, “Knickole Kidman,” was a reference to actress Nicole Kidman.
Alana donned a shirt with “Knickelback,” a twist on Canadian rock back, Nickelback.
They were courtside with actress “Law & Order: SVU” star Mariska Hargitay — a close friend of Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson — who also donned a “Stevie Knicks” shirt.
Swift, Este and Alana were seen jumping up and down in the back hallways of MSG with the Knicks’ Seventh Ave Squad — the team’s entertainment team — after the Knicks rallied from a 29-point hole in the third quarter to beat the Spurs 107-106.
Swift, who owns multiple properties in New York City, and her fiancé, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce will tie the knot at MSG on July 3.
The couple reportedly paid nearly $3 million to rent out the world’s most famous arena for three days.