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Who's sitting courtside at Warriors games during the Finals?
Updated 8:45 pm, Sunday, June 4, 2017
Oakland Raiders Marshawn Lynch is seen during the NBA Finals Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Oakland Raiders Marshawn Lynch is seen during the NBA Finals Game 1 between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, June 1, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Rihanna, a noted LeBron James fan, attended Game 1 in Oakland. She even got into a bit of a staring match with the Warriors' Kevin Durant.
Rihanna, a noted LeBron James fan, attended Game 1 in Oakland. She even got into a bit of a staring match with the Warriors' Kevin Durant.
Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle
Rapper G-Eazy poses for a photo for rapper E-40 during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Rapper G-Eazy poses for a photo for rapper E-40 during Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and FC Barcelona football player Neymar Jr attend Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton and FC Barcelona football player Neymar Jr attend Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
Brazilian soccer star Neymar exits after spectating Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Brazilian soccer star Neymar exits after spectating Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Recording artists E-40 and 2 Chainz attend Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
Recording artists E-40 and 2 Chainz attend Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 4, 2017 in Oakland, California.
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. less
New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, ... more
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
YouTube sensation Yousef Erakat, aka FouseyTube, is in attendance and took his biggest fan 11-year-old Paul Cipriani to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. less
YouTube sensation Yousef Erakat, aka FouseyTube, is in attendance and took his biggest fan 11-year-old Paul Cipriani to Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on ... more
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Rapper Jay Z, a big basketball fan and Roc Nation Sports founder, sat courtside at Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
Rapper Jay Z, a big basketball fan and Roc Nation Sports founder, sat courtside at Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors.
Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
Sports personality and the Ringer founder Bill Simmons and actor Kevin Hart attended Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland.
Sports personality and the Ringer founder Bill Simmons and actor Kevin Hart attended Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland.
Photo: (Photo By Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Rapper and frequent courtside sight E-40 attended Game 1 at the Oracle Arena with a coterie of the Bay Area's finest. From left to right, rapper Too $hort, Mistah Fab, G-Eazy, and E-40.
Rapper and frequent courtside sight E-40 attended Game 1 at the Oracle Arena with a coterie of the Bay Area's finest. From left to right, rapper Too $hort, Mistah Fab, G-Eazy, and E-40.
Photo: Twitter/E-40
MC Hammer attended Game 1 in Oakland, but before the event, he appeared on ESPN's "First Take."
MC Hammer attended Game 1 in Oakland, but before the event, he appeared on ESPN's "First Take."
Photo: MC Hammer/Instagram
Rapper E-40 is in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Rapper E-40 is in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Guy Fieri is seen during Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Oakland, Calif.
Guy Fieri is seen during Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Thursday, March 17, 2005 in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
Rapper Flo Rida performs during halftime at Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Rapper Flo Rida performs during halftime at Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle
Carlos Santana plays the National Anthem during pre-game ceremonies for Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Carlos Santana plays the National Anthem during pre-game ceremonies for Game 2 of the 2017 NBA Finals at Oracle Arena on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in Oakland, Calif.
Photo: Scott Strazzante, The Chronicle
Recording artists Rihanna and Jay-Z attend Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
Recording artists Rihanna and Jay-Z attend Game 1 of the 2017 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 1, 2017 in Oakland, California.
Photo: Ezra Shaw, Getty Images
Jay-Z and Beyonce chat with Warriors owner Joe Lacob, right, in the first half as the Golden State Warriors played the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. less
Jay-Z and Beyonce chat with Warriors owner Joe Lacob, right, in the first half as the Golden State Warriors played the San Antonio Spurs in their season opener at Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, ... more
Musician E-40 reacts during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) less
Musician E-40 reacts during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 5, 2016. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose ... more
Photo: Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press
Actor Woody Harrelson is seen during a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Actor Woody Harrelson is seen during a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Golden State Warriors at the Smoothie King Center on October 28, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
From left to right, Beyonce, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) less
From left to right, Beyonce, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los ... more
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Boxer Andre Ward smiles while talking to reporters before an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
Boxer Andre Ward smiles while talking to reporters before an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2016, in Oakland, Calif.
Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Recording artist Drake (R) watches the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 3, 2016.
Recording artist Drake (R) watches the game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 3, 2016.
Actress and singer Keke Palmer, who sang the national anthem, attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) less
Actress and singer Keke Palmer, who sang the national anthem, attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny ... more
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Actress and singer Keke Palmer, right, who sang the national anthem, says hello to Beyonce and Jay Z as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) less
Actress and singer Keke Palmer, right, who sang the national anthem, says hello to Beyonce and Jay Z as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, ... more
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Beyonce and Jay Z say hi to Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) less
Beyonce and Jay Z say hi to Anthony "Top Dawg" Tiffith as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny ... more
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Shoes worn by Beyonce are seen as she attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Shoes worn by Beyonce are seen as she attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Bubba Watson looks on during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on February 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) less
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 20: Bubba Watson looks on during a game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on February 20, 2016 in Los Angeles, California.. NOTE TO USER: ... more
Photo: Sean M. Haffey, Getty Images
Beyonce and Jay Z attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Beyonce and Jay Z attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Beyonce attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Beyonce attends the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Beyonce poses for a selfie with a fan while she and Jay Z walk from their court seats at halftime as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok) less
Beyonce poses for a selfie with a fan while she and Jay Z walk from their court seats at halftime as they attend the NBA basketball game between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors Saturday, Feb. ... more
Photo: Danny Moloshok, Associated Press
Warriors games are something of a celebrity magnet.
In the past, musical artists including Drake and Beyonce, actors like Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, and CEOs like Larry Ellison have attended NBA playoff and Finals matchups.
This year is no different, with the Finals Game 1 attracting all sorts of people, including comedian Kevin Hart, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, singers Rihanna and Jay-Z, businessman Eddie Cue, and — as always — rapper E-40.
Related: Did Kevin Durant stare down Rihanna during Game 1?
Sunday's Game 2 brought out more stars from the sporting world, with sightings of Brazil and Barcelona soccer star Neymar and wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. Flavortown was also in the house, with a Guy Fieri sighting.
See the above gallery for who has so far made an appearance at the Finals games.
Alyssa Pereira is an SFGATE staff writer. Email her at apereira@sfchronicle.com or find her on Twitter at @alyspereira.
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