Donald Trump, Knicks fan, heads back to New York to root on his team
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- Donald Trump will attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York on Monday night, cheering the Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs.
- Donald Trump is the first sitting U.S. president ever invited to and attend an NBA Finals game, after being invited by Knicks owner James Dolan.
- Donald Trump, who turns 80 on June 14, plans to host a UFC fight on the White House grounds.
- Donald Trump has expressed interest in attending the World Cup, which begins this week across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
- Donald Trump previously sat courtside at Knicks games and served as a consultant when the team’s owners hired him to help sell Madison Square Garden in the late 1990s.
Why it matters: The Knicks gain a high‑profile presidential endorsement that boosts ticket sales and media exposure, while critics view the appearance as a political stunt that deepens partisan divides in New York.
