US President Donald Trump showered praise on the New York Knicks and team owner James Dolan while hinting that he may attend an upcoming NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Speaking during a media interaction, Trump celebrated the Knicks’ recent playoff success and described the franchise as one of the standout teams of the postseason. “They really, they have some great players,” Trump said.
“They’re having a GREAT year. What a team! They win all their games!”
Trump hints at attending Finals game
Trump also confirmed that he had been invited to attend a game by multiple people, including Dolan.
“I think I’ll be going to one of the games. Yeah, I was invited by numerous people and Jim, and I think I’ll be going,” he said.
The president revealed that he had initially planned to attend a game earlier in the Eastern Conference Finals but the series ended sooner than expected after the Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers.
“I was going to go on Wednesday, but they closed it out very quickly,” Trump said.
He also praised Dolan personally, calling him “a great guy” and applauding the atmosphere surrounding the organization’s successful season.
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Knicks’ playoff resurgence
The Knicks’ return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has become one of the biggest sports stories in the country. Led by star guard Jalen Brunson, the franchise has drawn widespread attention following a dominant playoff stretch.
Trump acknowledged the team’s long history of struggles before its recent turnaround.
“You know, the Knicks have really, they’ve really suffered for years,” he said. “It’s great to see it.”
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A potential appearance at Madison Square Garden would add to Trump’s growing list of visits to high-profile sporting events. Over the past year, he has attended the Super Bowl, UFC events, Daytona 500 races, and the US Open men’s final.
The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on June 3, with the Knicks awaiting the winner of the Western Conference Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the San Antonio Spurs.
