Zohran Mamdani criticizes James Dolan over Knicks watch party cancellation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 12:44 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Zohran Mamdani has publicly criticized James Dolan for canceling the New York Knicks' Game 4 watch party scheduled outside Madison Square Garden. The cancellation occurred just hours before the Knicks' game against the San Antonio Spurs, turning a planned celebration into a dispute between City Hall and Madison Square Garden. Mamdani claimed the city had already approved a permit for a gathering of nearly 1,000 fans before Dolan decided to pull the plug. This controversy follows heightened security concerns stemming from recent events during the Finals, including violence in Game 3. Mamdani emphasized that Knicks fans will continue to support their team regardless of official gatherings.
- •Mamdani blames Dolan for canceling the Game 4 watch party.
- •Cancellation occurred just hours before the Knicks vs. Spurs game.
- •City officials approved a permit for nearly 1,000 attendees.
- •Previous game saw crowd-related violence, prompting security concerns.
- •Mamdani encourages Knicks fans to continue supporting the team.
- 12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Zohran Mamdani blames James Dolan for ‘breaking hearts’ of Knicks fans after Game 4 watch parties cancellation
"Zohran Mamdani has put the blame on James Dolan after the planned New York Knicks Game 4 watch party outside Madison Square Garden was cancelled. The cancellation landed only hours before the Knicks faced the San Antonio Spurs, turning what was supposed to be another citywide Finals celebration into a public argument between City Hall and MSG.
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