Jets Star Garrett Wilson Can't Justify Paying For Knicks NBA Finals Tickets
Summary
Garrett Wilson, a star player for the New York Jets who recently signed a $130 million contract, said he will not pay to attend the New York Knicks’ NBA Finals games because the tickets are too expensive. Knicks NBA Finals tickets at Madison Square Garden cost thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars, far above typical prices.Key Facts
- Garrett Wilson signed a four-year, $130 million contract extension with the New York Jets in July.
- Wilson was asked if he planned to attend the Knicks’ NBA Finals games, and he replied no, due to high ticket prices.
- Tickets for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden cost over $4,000 on resale sites for upper-level seats.
- Courtside tickets can sell for over $100,000, with initial prices reported up to $595,000.
- The Knicks reached the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and are competing for their first championship since 1973.
- The Knicks will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.
- The Jets have not made the NFL playoffs in 15 seasons and last won the Super Bowl in 1969.
- While Jets tickets would likely be expensive if they made the playoffs, Wilson would be able to attend those games for free as a player.
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