Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced his intention to attend one of the upcoming NBA Finals games. A longtime fan of the New York Knicks, Trump expressed excitement for his hometown team's success. He confirmed receiving invitations from multiple individuals, including James Dolan, CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports. If he attends, Trump would be the first sitting president to be present at an NBA Finals series. This potential appearance follows a pattern of Trump attending major sporting events, such as the Super Bowl and the Daytona 500, since returning to the White House. In fullTrump to attend NBA Finals game in NYC when Knicks host Thunder-Spurs winner at Madison Square GardenThank 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

No sitting U.S. president has ever attended an NBA Finals game.

Trump, a longtime fan of the New York Knicks, is considering attending the NBA Finals in his hometown

Trump told reporters on Wednesday he was invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, a longtime friend and donor.

If Trump attends a Knicks game next week, it will mark the first time a sitting president has attended an NBA Finals game.