"It was so bad" - Raymond Felton shares the reception Donald Trump received in MSG
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Key Points:
- President Donald Trump became the first sitting US President to attend an NBA Finals game, drawing significant attention and mixed reactions from the crowd at Madison Square Garden during Game 3.
- Former Knicks player Raymond Felton described the crowd's reaction to Trump's appearance on the Jumbotron as overwhelmingly negative, contrasting with Trump's claim of mostly hearing cheers.
- Trump's visit led to heightened security measures, including the cancellation of the outdoor watch party and extensive screenings, which frustrated many Knicks fans and disrupted the usual game-day atmosphere.
- Trump is not expected to attend Game 4 due to scheduling conflicts, with outdoor watch parties resuming, signaling a return to normalcy for fans and the Knicks organization.
- The Knicks lost Game 3 to the Spurs, ending their 13-game playoff winning streak amid distractions and controversies, highlighting the team's need to focus and win to quiet ongoing off-court noise.