Key facts
- President Donald Trump will attend an NBA Finals game.
- Trump accepted an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan.
- Trump considers himself a fan of the Knicks and Dolan.
- This would be the first time a sitting U.S. president attends an NBA Finals game.
- Trump is considering attending Game 3 and Game 4.
President Donald Trump has stated his intention to attend an NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden, accepting an invitation from New York Knicks owner James Dolan. Trump, who considers himself a significant fan of both the team and Dolan, indicated he would be present for at least one game during the upcoming week, potentially attending both Game 3 and Game 4. The NBA has noted that this would mark the first time a sitting U.S. president has attended an NBA Finals game. Trump mentioned watching Game 1, praising the Knicks' performance despite missing parts of the game due to his presidential duties. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver recalled Trump's long-standing fandom for the Knicks predating his political career and highlighted sports' potential to unite people. Silver also acknowledged that Trump's attendance would necessitate enhanced security measures at the arena, potentially causing logistical challenges for other attendees.