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

United States President Donald Trump indicated he's planning to be in attendance for one of the New York Knicks' NBA Finals games.

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

“Great to see it,” Trump said of the Knicks advancing. “The Knicks have really, they’ve really suffered for years.”

Trump’s appearance would be rare for a sitting president, but he has made a habit of attending major sporting events during his second term.

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

President Donald Trump says he plans to take in an NBA Finals game in New York when the series comes to Madison Square Garden next month

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump announced his…

Trump, a longtime fan of the New York Knicks, indicated he will attend one of the upcoming NBA Finals games

He said he didn't know if he would be able to attend his son's wedding but he was very excited to get the courtside seats.