Knicks fans boo Donald Trump at NBA Finals game in New York
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
President Donald Trump faced a loud chorus of boos during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 9, 2026, where the New York Knicks played the San Antonio Spurs. Despite a strong 13-game postseason winning streak, the Knicks lost the game. Jesse Watters, a commentator on The Five, described the crowd's reaction to Trump as 'mixed,' downplaying the intense booing. Security measures were heightened at the arena, including TSA-style screenings and a no-bag policy, impacting fan entry ahead of the game. The Knicks had advised fans to arrive early due to these new protocols.
- •Trump was booed during Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.
- •The Knicks lost to the Spurs, ending a 13-game winning streak.
- •Jesse Watters characterized the fan reaction as 'mixed'.
- •Increased security measures were enforced at the arena.
- •The Knicks advised fans to arrive early due to screening procedures.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Fox’s Jesse Watters Wildly Understates Knicks Fans’ Reaction to Trump: ‘I Did Hear Some Boos’
"President Donald Trump was loudly booed during Monday's NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden, but to hear Jesse Watters tell it, the reaction was "mixed."
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