Knicks fans boo Trump during NBA Finals Game 3 appearance
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:18 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks on June 8. During his appearance, he was met with boos from the crowd at Madison Square Garden when shown on monitors. The Spurs won the game, ending New York's 13-game playoff winning streak. Trump was invited by James Dolan, owner of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden. Game 4 is scheduled for June 10.
- •Game 3 ended with a 115-111 victory for the Spurs.
- •Trump's presence prompted audible booing from the crowd.
- •Increased security measures limited ticket access around MSG.
- •Game 4 will take place on June 10 at Madison Square Garden.
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — Not Donald Trump, but New York Knicks fans should have booed James Dolan, says ex-NBA star
- 5:18 PMYahoo Sports — “That’s What You Knicks Fans Get For Hating On President Trump”: Cowboys Legend Speaks As Donald Trump Gets Booed At MSG
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks fans mostly boo Trump during NBA Finals appearance. See video
- 12:44 AMCNBC — Trump loudly booed at Madison Square Garden before Knicks-Spurs NBA finals game - CNBC
"As the New York Knicks got ready to host their first home NBA Finals game since the 1990s, the spotlight remained on President Donald Trump, who made an appearance to support his local team at Madison Square Garden. However, Knicks fans in attendance did not take kindly to the president coming out to support the team, as evidenced by Trump getting booed by fans as the broadcast panned to him during the National Anthem.
"Kenyon Martin believes New York Knicks fans aimed their Madison Square Garden frustration at the wrong person when Donald Trump was booed during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Trump’s appearance became one of the loudest off-court stories from the Knicks’ 115-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
"Trump's decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Final was controversial for Knicks fans, some of whom feared he would jinx what has been an epic playoff run.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 8:17 AMNot Donald Trump, but New York Knicks fans should have booed James Dolan, says ex-NBA star
Kenyon Martin believes New York Knicks fans aimed their Madison Square Garden frustration at the wrong person when Donald Trump was booed during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Trump’s appearance became one of the loudest off-court stories from the Knicks’ 115-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 5:18 PM“That’s What You Knicks Fans Get For Hating On President Trump”: Cowboys Legend Speaks As Donald Trump Gets Booed At MSG
As the New York Knicks got ready to host their first home NBA Finals game since the 1990s, the spotlight remained on President Donald Trump, who made an appearance to support his local team at Madison Square Garden. However, Knicks fans in attendance did not take kindly to the president coming out to support the team, as evidenced by Trump getting booed by fans as the broadcast panned to him during the National Anthem.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 12:42 PMKnicks fans mostly boo Trump during NBA Finals appearance. See video
Trump was invited to the game by James Dolan, the owner of both the Knicks and Madison Square Garden.
- CNBCJun 9, 2026, 12:44 AMTrump loudly booed at Madison Square Garden before Knicks-Spurs NBA finals game - CNBC
Trump's decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Final was controversial for Knicks fans, some of whom feared he would jinx what has been an epic playoff run.
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