The Young Streamers Who Are Trying to 'Make It Big' Off Knicks Mania

The surge of young streamers chasing a Knicks moment shows New York City has become a digital-age launchpad for overnight fame. More than 1,000 hopeful creators auditioned at Streamer University, Kai Cenat's multi-day boot camp, which draws on his 20 million followers on Twitch. Attendees camped out for as long as 16 hours, traveling from Springfield, Virginia, Prince George's County, Maryland, and other places, while others are NYC natives hoping to ride the Knicks' momentum. The finals drew unusually large audiences, underscoring the era when a single clip can change a life.