Madison Square Garden has been tracking and categorizing hundreds of celebrities, including famous Knicks superfans, in an internal database. The database, which includes entries dating back to December 2020, labels some celebrities as 'low risk', 'medium risk', or 'high risk', with others marked as 'DO NOT HOST' or 'BANNED FROM MSG'.
The database also tracks some celebrities' race, gender identity, and sexual orientation, with 93 entries marked as 'LGBTQIA'. The rationale behind these labels and risk scores is unclear, but a source suggests that Garden security has performed social media sweeps for prominent people looking for complimentary tickets to games.
The database provides a window into how MSG internally views its famous, rich, and powerful visitors, with some celebrities flagged due to their connection to others who have been critical of MSG owner Jim Dolan. The extent to which Madison Square Garden labeled many of the Knicks' most visible, loyal fans with a risk score hasn't been previously revealed.
