Knicks superfan goes viral turning playoffs wins into Billy Joel parody songs
A Knicks superfan named Luke Wenner has gained viral fame for creating Billy Joel parody songs that recap the team's playoff victories. His humorous and energetic renditions have resonated with fans, leading to a significant increase in his social media following. Wenner's creativity has been praised, and he hopes his songs will bring good luck to the Knicks in the NBA Finals.
- ▪Luke Wenner is a 21-year-old Knicks superfan from Attleboro, Massachusetts.
- ▪He has created several Billy Joel parody songs to celebrate the Knicks' playoff wins.
- ▪Wenner's social media following has grown from about 70 to nearly 3,000 in just a few days.
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Sports exclusive Knicks superfan goes viral turning playoffs wins into Billy Joel parody songs By Alex Mitchell Published June 3, 2026, 6:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google He’s a big shot thanks to their big shots. A Long Island rooted diehard Knicks fan living in the heart of Celtics territory is going viral for turning New York playoff wins into clever Billy Joel lyrics — and it might just be a good luck charm for the NBA Finals vs. the Spurs. “When I decided to do it, they had won maybe five straight by that point,” 21-year-old Luke Wenner of Attleboro, Massachusetts, told The Post after the streak reached 11 straight. 5 Diehard Knicks fan Luke Wenner has gone viral for his Billy Joel style game recaps.
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