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Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Trump for Knicks' NBA Finals moment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 12:55 AM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Hakeem Jeffries criticizes Trump for Knicks' NBA Finals moment

Summary

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries expressed frustration with President Donald Trump attempting to make the New York Knicks' historic NBA Finals run about himself. During a CNN interview, Jeffries emphasized this moment belongs to New York and its fans, highlighting the significance of the Knicks reaching the Finals for the first time in 27 years. He predicted Trump would face a negative reception at Madison Square Garden for Game 3. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had a contrasting perspective, welcoming Trump as a Knicks supporter. Game 3 is set to take place Monday night, with the Knicks leading the series 2-0.

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Status Watch

•Knicks last reached the NBA Finals 27 years ago.
•Jeffries told CNN that Trump shouldn't overshadow the Knicks' achievement.
•Game 3 will be held at Madison Square Garden on Monday night.
•The Knicks currently lead the series 2-0.
•Mayor Mamdani welcomes all Knicks supporters, including Trump.

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12:55 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Get Lost’ — Congressman Rips President Donald Trump for Making Knicks’ Historic NBA Finals Run ‘About Himself’

What they're saying

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The New York Knicks have waited 27 years to reach the NBA Finals once again. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has no interest in sharing this Knicks moment with the President of the United States.
— Yahoo Sports

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