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Elmo responds after backlash to 'both teams' NBA Finals post

The Hill · Jun 6, 2026, 3:03 PM · Also reported by 2 other sources

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The official social media account for Elmo responded to critics after the beloved "Sesame Street" character found itself in hot water for saying it "hopes" the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs "have fun" in their NBA Finals matchup. "KNICKS that last message! Elmo didn’t mean to SPUR you on!" t

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