Knicks players blocked at star-studded Met Gala after-party hosted by Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter

• Several stars from the New York Knicks experienced a bitter moment when they were shut out of the exclusive Met Gala after-party hosted by Madonna and Sabrina Carpenter at the club Zero Bond.

• Despite coming off a crushing and historic NBA playoff victory, the event’s strict security denied them entry because their names did not appear on the select guest list.

• The party, which gathered celebrities like Kendall Jenner, Jeff Bezos and Margot Robbie, maintained an ultra-exclusive capacity limited to just 200 people.

Monday night seemed perfect for the stars of the New York Knicks. Hours earlier, the New York team made NBA history by crushing Philadelphia with a commanding 137-98 victory, becoming the first franchise to win three consecutive playoff games by a margin of 25 points or more. However, that sporting euphoria quickly faded when it hit the wall of New York exclusivity.

According to an exclusive report by entertainment outlet TMZ, several players from the roster attempted to celebrate their sporting achievement by attending one of the most coveted Met Gala after-parties, co-hosted by the Queen of Pop, Madonna and singer Sabrina Carpenter. To their surprise, security at the exclusive private club Zero Bond blocked their path at the entrance.

An impenetrable filter for the NBA elite

The party, which took place on the fifth floor of the Manhattan club, enforced an extremely strict entry protocol. Although the physical venue can accommodate nearly double the attendees, the hosts limited the guest list to a maximum of 200 people to preserve an intimate and secure atmosphere.

Under these rules, neither the local fame of the Knicks players nor their historic 39-point blowout in the playoffs sufficed to soften the doormen. Sources close to the event confirmed that the night’s golden rule remained unbroken, anyone not registered on the VIP list or attempting to enter with extra guests had to stay on the sidewalk. Professional athletes were not the only casualties of the evening, as several well-known entertainment figures suffered the same fate.

Inside Zero Bond: A constellation of stars

While the rejected athletes had to leave the venue to seek refuge in other nightlife spots around the city, the party inside brimmed with glamour and top-tier celebrities.

Among the select attendees who successfully navigated the strict security cordon were fashion and entertainment icons like Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Margot Robbie and Katy Perry. High-profile figures from the world of business and sports also made appearances, including Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez and tennis legend Serena Williams.

Maximum security in the New York night

To guarantee guest privacy and prevent leaks, local authorities and the club’s private security team closed the entire block surrounding Zero Bond to pedestrian and vehicular traffic. The exclusive event began at 1:00 a.m. and lasted into the early hours of the morning, consolidating its status as the epicenter of nightlife following the Met red carpet.

For the Knicks players, the episode served as a comical reminder that while they may dominate NBA courts and drive crowds wild at Madison Square Garden, the entry codes for the most exclusive Met Gala parties operate under their own strict rules.