Jaylen Brown jokes about Trump sleeping during Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:50 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Jaylen Brown commented on Donald Trump's appearance at the Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3, joking about the president allegedly falling asleep during the game. The matchup took place on June 8, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111, reducing the Knicks' series lead to 2-1. This marked the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden for the Knicks in 27 years, drawing significant attention and crowd reactions. Game 4 is scheduled for June 10 at Madison Square Garden.
- •Jaylen Brown made a joke about Trump falling asleep.
- •Game 3 took place on June 8 at Madison Square Garden.
- •The Spurs won 115-111, trailing in the series 2-1.
- •Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 32 points.
- •Game 4 is set for June 10 at 8:30 p.m. ET.
- 12:50 AMYahoo Sports — James Dolan says Donald Trump was ‘very much awake’ after viral NBA Finals sleeping accusations
- 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — Did Donald Trump nod off at the Knicks game? What happened during NBA Finals Game 3
- 11:22 AMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Brown makes fun of Donald Trump for falling asleep during Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 battle
"Jaylen Brown added another layer to Donald Trump’s headline-heavy Madison Square Garden appearance after the president was shown during Knicks vs Spurs Game 3. Trump attended the NBA Finals matchup in New York on Monday, June 8, as the Knicks tried to protect their series lead against San Antonio.
"James Dolan has pushed back on the viral claim that Donald Trump fell asleep during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Trump attended Knicks vs Spurs on Monday, June 8, after being invited by the Knicks owner for New York’s first home Finals game in 27 years.
"Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, 8 June, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. The conversation was not only about what happened on the court.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 12:50 AMJames Dolan says Donald Trump was ‘very much awake’ after viral NBA Finals sleeping accusations
James Dolan has pushed back on the viral claim that Donald Trump fell asleep during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. Trump attended Knicks vs Spurs on Monday, June 8, after being invited by the Knicks owner for New York’s first home Finals game in 27 years.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:37 PMDid Donald Trump nod off at the Knicks game? What happened during NBA Finals Game 3
Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Monday, 8 June, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. The conversation was not only about what happened on the court.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 11:22 AMJaylen Brown makes fun of Donald Trump for falling asleep during Knicks vs. Spurs Game 3 battle
Jaylen Brown added another layer to Donald Trump’s headline-heavy Madison Square Garden appearance after the president was shown during Knicks vs Spurs Game 3. Trump attended the NBA Finals matchup in New York on Monday, June 8, as the Knicks tried to protect their series lead against San Antonio.
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