President Trump planning to attend Knicks NBA Finals game at MSG | amNewYork

Trump said he plans to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden. He said he was invited and had intended to attend a potential Eastern Conference Final Game 5, but the series ended quickly. He praised Knicks owner Jim Dolan and the team’s performance, saying they won all their games and have great players. The Knicks are appearing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs starting June 3. The first scheduled Knicks Finals matchup at Madison Square Garden is Game 3 on June 8, with Game 4 two days later. Trump has attended major sporting events during his presidency and is also hosting a UFC event at the White House next month.

"Trump said he plans to attend one of the New York Knicks' NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden, speaking with reporters on Wednesday. I was invited, Trump said. I was going to go [to the potential Eastern Conference Final Game 5] on Wednesday, but they closed it out very quickly. [Team owner] Jim Dolan's a great guy Boy, what a team. They won all their games. They have some great players. I think I'll be going to one of the games. I've been invited by numerous people and Jim. It's great to see."

"The Knicks have really suffered for years. The Knicks are appearing in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 and will face either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs beginning on June 3. The first scheduled matchup at Madison Square Garden is not until Game 3 on June 8, followed by Game 4 two days later."

"Trump has often made a point of attending high-profile sporting events throughout his presidency. Last year alone, he attended the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, a Yankees game, and the US Open men's final in Flushing Meadows. He is also hosting a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House to celebrate his birthday next month."

"While the Knicks are the President's hometown team, his presence at an NBA game will likely expose him to a different level of vitriol. The President's relationship with the league has often been rocky since his first term. The Golden State Warriors did not attend the White House when they won the championship in 2017, then"

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