Stephen A. Smith advises Trump to skip attending NBA Finals games
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
Donald Trump confirmed attendance for at least one NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden next weekend, featuring the New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. Stephen A. Smith urged Trump to stay home, citing concerns over the chaotic atmosphere. Smith believes Trump's presence would aggravate the expected intensity of the games. The Knicks hold a 2-0 series lead and have won 13 straight playoff games, needing two more victories for their first championship in 53 years. Despite Smith's recommendations, it appears Trump plans to attend.
- •Trump confirmed attendance for NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
- •Knicks lead Spurs 2-0 in the NBA Finals series
- •Smith expresses concern over Trump's potential disruptive impact
- •Knicks seek their first championship in 53 years
- •Trump's invitation came from Knicks owner Jim Dolan
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith Dunks on Trump’s Knicks NBA Finals Ticket: ‘No Business Showing Up in New York City’
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith will blame Trump and Republicans in general if Knicks lose Game 3
- 4:37 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A Smith explains Donald Trump comments about US president attending NBA Finals
- 10:20 PMYahoo Sports — ‘I don’t want him there’: Donald Trump receives a message from Stephen A. Smith before NBA Finals
"United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be in attendance for at least one of the games when the NBA Finals head to Madison Square Garden next weekend for Games 3 and 4 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. However, longtime sports personality Stephen A. Smith is begging…
"Stephen A. Smith slammed Donald Trump for deciding to attend the Knicks' NBA Finals game on Monday.
"Stephen A. Smith was NOT happy about Trump making a possible Knicks NBA title about himself.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 10:04 PMStephen A. Smith Dunks on Trump’s Knicks NBA Finals Ticket: ‘No Business Showing Up in New York City’
Stephen A. Smith slammed Donald Trump for deciding to attend the Knicks' NBA Finals game on Monday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 4:50 PMStephen A. Smith will blame Trump and Republicans in general if Knicks lose Game 3
Stephen A. Smith was NOT happy about Trump making a possible Knicks NBA title about himself.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:37 PMStephen A Smith explains Donald Trump comments about US president attending NBA Finals
Stephen A. Smith says his issue with Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the Knicks vs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 10:20 PM‘I don’t want him there’: Donald Trump receives a message from Stephen A. Smith before NBA Finals
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be in attendance for at least one of the games when the NBA Finals head to Madison Square Garden next weekend for Games 3 and 4 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. However, longtime sports personality Stephen A. Smith is begging…
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