Tyler Adams cheers Knicks as USMNT heads to World Cup
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- Tyler Adams watched the Knicks' comeback on a big screen at the USMNT's hotel near the southern California coastline two nights before the World Cup opener.
- New York Knicks completed a 29-game comeback against the San Antonio Spurs, putting themselves one game away from winning the NBA Finals for the first time in more than five decades.
- Tyler Adams arrived for Thursday's training, the final session before Friday's World Cup opener against Paraguay at SoFi Stadium, in one piece and took part in a full training session.
- Tyler Adams has long been a Knicks fan, chatting with friends from home, and noted teammate Weston McKennie's claim that he isn't a Knicks fan behind closed doors.
- Tyler Adams called teammates Brenden Aaronson and Haji Wright "haters" of the Knicks, though he said he doesn't mind their rivalry.
- USMNT will face Paraguay on Friday, then Australia on June 19 and Turkiye on June 25 in the World Cup group stage.
Why it matters: Adams' unhindered training session confirms he avoided injury during the Knicks' marathon viewing, ensuring the USMNT can field its full midfield for the opening World Cup match against Paraguay and maintain continuity in its tactical setup as the team seeks to capture national attention.
