Elmo Criticized by Knicks Fans Over NBA Finals Stance

Elmo, the fictional character from Sesame Street, has found himself in hot water with New York Knicks fans. The backlash arose following the character's comments regarding the NBA Finals.

According to reports, the character faced criticism for not providing full-throated support to the New York basketball team. Instead of backing the local team, Elmo was accused of 'both-sidesing' the NBA Finals.

This lack of definitive support drew the ire of fans, particularly given that the character's fictional home is in New York. The criticism centers on the expectation that a figure associated with the city would offer unambiguous backing to the Knicks during the championship series.