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…

United States President Donald Trump was loudly booed by spectators when his image appeared on giant screens during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the…

The president shut down large swathes of Manhattan ahead of his arrival at Game 3 of the NBA Finals, with a steel ring erected around the famous arena and watch parties canceled.

Donald Trump was booed by the Madison Square Garden crowd at Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Trump's decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Final was controversial for Knicks fans, some of whom feared he would jinx what has been an epic playoff run.

Donald Trump was loudly booed when he was shown on the video screens at Madison Square Garden on Monday night before Game 3 of the NBA finals

NEW YORK, June 8 : Basketball fans greeted U.S. President Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos on Monday, as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend…

Trump, a native New Yorker, was booed louder than the Spurs ahead of Monday's NBA Finals Game 3.

Donald Trump was met with a chorus of boos and jeers from New York Knicks fans as he arrived at Madison Square Garden for NBA Finals Game 3 between the Knicks and San Antonio…

The president’s appearance at the game caused hours of security screenings for the thousands of fans hoping to get in the arena

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

Madison Square Garden crowd erupts in boos as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem.

Donald Trump faced a chorus of boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The US president's appearance on the jumbotron during the national anthem…

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

Trump faces boos from fans at NBA Finals in New York as heightened security complicates attendance for spectators.

The New York Knicks are facing the San Antonio Spurs for Game 3.

Trump’s appearance on arena screens sparks loud jeers before tipoff

US President Donald Trump was given a hostile reception while attending game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump was given a hostile reception while attending game three of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.