NEW YORK (VINnews) – Comedian Jerry Seinfeld needed just three words to turn a routine postgame encounter into a viral social media moment Wednesday night outside Madison Square Garden.

Fresh off watching the New York Knicks complete a historic comeback in the NBA Finals, Seinfeld was approached by a streamer who asked him to say, “Free Palestine.”

The brief response quickly spread across social media, where supporters applauded the trademark Seinfeld-style deadpan delivery, while critics voiced their displeasure. Within hours, the clip had generated thousands of comments and reignited debate over the comedian’s outspoken support for Israel.

For Seinfeld, however, the exchange lasted only seconds. For the internet, it became another all-night argument.

The moment came as Knicks fans poured into the streets celebrating one of the biggest comebacks in franchise history. While New York was buzzing about basketball, Seinfeld’s three-word response managed to steal a share of the spotlight — and leave plenty of people arguing long after the final buzzer.