Trump addresses Knicks ticket prices before NBA Finals Game 3
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 5:04 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
President Donald Trump commented on the high prices of Knicks tickets ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on June 6, 2026. He dismissed fans' complaints, stating that those unable to afford tickets can watch the games on television. Trump attributed the surge in ticket prices to the team's success following years of struggles. The Knicks are making their first Finals appearance in 27 years, resulting in high demand and ticket prices that have reached over $53,000 on the secondary market.
- •Trump spoke to reporters before NBA Finals Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.
- •He suggested fans can watch the game on television if they can't afford tickets.
- •Knicks ticket prices on the secondary market have skyrocketed due to the team's success.
- •The Knicks are in the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years.
- •High prices have prompted a wave of complaints from fans priced out of attending.
- 5:04 PMYahoo Sports — Trump roasts fans complaining about Knicks Finals tickets: ‘They can watch it on television’
"Trump said high prices are a byproduct of the team's success after years of struggles.
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