Trump says he's been invited to watch the Knicks play in the NBA Finals
AP News • • sports
Key Points:
- President Donald Trump plans to attend the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, invited by New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
- The Knicks, Eastern Conference champions, are hosting Games 3 and 4 of the Finals on June 8 and June 10, following an 11-game postseason winning streak.
- Trump praised the Knicks' performance, noting their first Finals appearance since 1999 and calling the team "great" with "really great players."
- Trump has a history of attending high-profile sporting events during his political career, including college football and NFL games.
- The Knicks' courtside seats at MSG are known for celebrity attendance, including figures like filmmaker Spike Lee, who has had public disagreements with Trump.