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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDonald Trump was loudly booed by crowds during the national anthem at the NBA Finals in Madison Square Garden. The incident occurred on Monday, 8 June, during the New York Knicks versus San Antonio Spurs game. Trump appeared on the jumbotron, which prompted a wave of jeers from the audience. Responding to the frosty reception, Trump told reporters he thought the crowd’s response was “amazing” and mostly cheering, describing it as “loud” and “very enthusiastic”. The New York Knicks, a team Trump supports, lost the game 115-111 against the Spurs, ending their 13-game winning streak. In fullTrump reacts to Knicks crowd booing him at NBA Finals: ‘It was amazing’Thank 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

The president watched the game from the owner’s box alongside Knicks owner James Dolan and a few other members of his cabinet.

Victor Wembanyama helped the San Antonio Spurs reignite the NBA Finals on Monday with a win over the New York Knicks, while US President Donald Trump's appearance at Madison…

Crowd boos erupted as Donald Trump appeared on the big screens.

Trump smiled and saluted after he was booed at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, though pockets of supporters countered with cheers.