Knicks fans jeer Donald Trump at NBA Finals Game 3 in New York
NPR • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
During Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, Donald Trump faced heavy boos from Knicks fans as he was shown on the jumbotron. Trump, a former New York resident, was met with jeers reminiscent of the hostility directed at rival teams. The crowd of nearly 20,000 responded positively when cameras shifted to Knicks star Jalen Brunson. This is the Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance since the Bill Clinton presidency, leading the series 2-0 against the San Antonio Spurs. Security concerns reportedly prompted the cancellation of a watch party outside Madison Square Garden.
- •Trump was booed when shown on the jumbotron.
- •The Knicks lead the NBA Finals 2-0 against the Spurs.
- •Chants of 'USA, USA' filled Madison Square Garden.
- •A planned watch party outside the arena was canceled due to security concerns.
- •This is the Knicks' first finals appearance since the 1990s.
- 8:44 AMNPR — Knicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals - NPR
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Fans Jeer Donald Trump At Star-Studded NBA Finals Game 3 In New York
"With calls of American “resilience and unity” this 250th birthday and chants of “USA, USA” from the the crowd of nearly 20,000 in a packed Madison Square Garden for tonight’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Donald Trump learned how Knicks fans really felt about him. The one-time New York resident was loudly and vigorously …
"Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Albert Samaha about Game 3 of the NBA Finals and New York City's response to having President Trump in attendance.
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External links- NPRJun 9, 2026, 8:44 AMKnicks fans jeer Trump as Spurs take Game 3 in NBA Finals - NPR
Michel Martin speaks with sports journalist Albert Samaha about Game 3 of the NBA Finals and New York City's response to having President Trump in attendance.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 1:01 AMKnicks Fans Jeer Donald Trump At Star-Studded NBA Finals Game 3 In New York
With calls of American “resilience and unity” this 250th birthday and chants of “USA, USA” from the the crowd of nearly 20,000 in a packed Madison Square Garden for tonight’s Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Donald Trump learned how Knicks fans really felt about him. The one-time New York resident was loudly and vigorously …
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