Key facts
- US President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden.
- Intense security measures, including pedestrian restrictions and counter-drone technology, were implemented for Trump's visit.
- These security measures caused significant delays and frustration for ticketholders.
- Trump was booed by some fans when shown on the arena's video screens.
- This was the first time New York hosted the NBA Finals since 1999.
US President Donald Trump's attendance at Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden prompted significant security measures in Midtown Manhattan. This event marked the first time the NBA Finals have been held in New York City since 1999. The heightened security, a collaboration between the NYPD and Secret Service, included restricted pedestrian traffic around the arena, enhanced screening for ticketholders, and the deployment of counter-drone technology, leading to long lines and frustration among some attendees. Trump, who appeared on the Jumbotron during the national anthem, was booed by some fans. He later described the reaction as 'very good.'