It appears Donald Trump didn’t have too many fans at the NBA Finals in New York City Monday night.
During Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, which sees the New York Knicks facing the San Antonio Spurs, the president made a guest appearance to watch his hometown team.
However, when Trump was shown on the Jumbotron saluting the flag as Broadway star Avery Wilson sang the National Anthem, a wave of loud boos could be heard across the arena, according to videos shared on social media (below). He appeared to smirk in response.
The Monday night match in the 2026 NBA Finals is notably significant as it marks the Knicks’ first trip to the championship round since 1999. That year, the New York team also played the Spurs and fell in five games.
Trump likely won’t be the only high-profile guest in attendance, as celebrities have been turning out to support their teams throughout the NBA Finals. Knicks superfans Timothée Chalamet, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Tracy Morgan have regularly been spotted sitting courtside at games.
