Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA lipreader claims President Donald Trump discussed presenting the NBA championship trophy to the Knicks if they win, following a conversation with team owner James Dolan during Game 3. The discussion, observed by forensic lip-reading expert NJ Hickling, also involved an issue Dolan had with an unknown person, with Trump suggesting he could resolve it if he returned for Game 4. Trump was met with booing when shown on the Jumbotron during the national anthem at Madison Square Garden, despite being a guest of Dolan. Following the game, Trump asserted on Truth Social and to reporters that he believed he received a largely positive and enthusiastic reception from the crowd. His attendance led to heightened security, canceling a popular watch party and causing long lines for fans, though NBA Commissioner Adam Silver welcomed Trump's presence. In fullTrump’s threat of a Game 4 or 6 return to MSG for NBA Finals has Knicks fans on edgeThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in