Trump says he will attend NBA Finals game in New York to root for his hometown Knicks
Also reported by The Hill
Summary
President Donald Trump plans to attend an NBA Finals game in New York to support his hometown team, the New York Knicks. He accepted the invitation from the team's owner and may attend one or both games next week at Madison Square Garden.Key Facts
- President Trump is a longtime fan of the New York Knicks.
- He was invited to the NBA Finals game by Knicks owner James Dolan.
- The games Trump might attend are Game 3 on Monday and possibly Game 4 on Wednesday.
- The Knicks lead the Finals series 1-0 against the San Antonio Spurs.
- Trump praised the Knicks' defense against Spurs star Victor Wembanyama.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said no sitting president has attended an NBA Finals game before.
- Trump's presence will increase security and may affect fan travel at Madison Square Garden.
- Commissioner Silver emphasized sports can bring people together despite political differences.
