Wednesday, June 10Wednesday, June 10Trump booed at NBA Finals as Knicks lose to Spurs
Donald Trump became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game on Monday night at Madison Square Garden in New York, only to be greeted by a chorus of boos from the crowd during the national anthem. As the cameras panned to Trump saluting in the VIP suite, the arena erupted in loud jeers, a stark contrast to the otherwise festive atmosphere of Game 3 between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs. The incident underscored the deep political divisions surrounding the president’s presence at the high-profile sporting event.
Security measures delayed thousands of fans for hours, and Trump’s appearance—initially intended as a celebration of his fandom for the Knicks—quickly became overshadowed by the hostile reception. The Spurs went on to win 115-111, cutting the Knicks’ series lead to 2-1, but the game’s narrative was dominated by the president’s polarizing presence.
Trump, a vocal supporter of the Knicks, had been invited by team owner James Dolan, according to reports. NBA commissioner Adam Silver had earlier praised Trump’s fandom, telling reporters, “He is a true Knicks fan,” but the crowd’s reaction suggested otherwise. The boos were so loud that they drowned out the anthem, with some spectators shouting slogans as Trump stood for the song. Footage also captured the president appearing to briefly doze off during the game, a moment critics quickly mocked as “the most expensive taxpayer-funded nap in history.”
The backlash reflected broader tensions in New York, a city that has been a frequent target of Trump’s political rhetoric. Local officials, including Mayor Eric Adams, were in attendance, but the crowd’s hostility was unmistakable. Social media erupted with reactions, with some praising the fans’ defiance and others criticizing the spectacle as inappropriate for a sporting event. The Spurs’ victory, led by French star Victor Wembanyama’s 32 points, further shifted momentum in the series, but the evening’s most enduring image was Trump’s reception.
Analysts noted that the incident highlighted the growing intersection of politics and sports, where even apolitical events like the NBA Finals can become flashpoints. The Knicks, who had won 13 straight postseason games before the loss, now face a must-win Game 4 on Wednesday, but the focus will linger on whether Trump’s presence will deter future high-profile attendances. For now, the memory of Monday night remains one of division—on and off the court.
Basketball fans greeted Donald Trump with a chorus of loud boos, as the Republican became the first sitting U.S. president to attend the NBA Finals at Game 3 of the championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
bluesky bot · about 22 hours ago
Trump utbuad under NBA-finalen Donald Trump såg nattens NBA-final på plats i New York. Säkerhetsarrangemangen gjorde att fansen inte kunde se matchen på storbildsskärm vid arenan.– Det är själviskt, säger tv-profilen Stephen A Smith.Trump blev utbuad i arenan inför matchen, skriver CNBC.
expressen · about 22 hours ago
NBA : Victor Wembanyama et les Spurs relancent les finales en simposant à New York Sous les yeux de Donald Trump hué par le public du Madison Square Garden, Victor Wembanyama a signé 32 points. Léquipe de San Antonio nest plus menée que deux victoires à une par les Knicks.
le monde · about 22 hours ago
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tagesspiegel · about 22 hours ago
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tagesspiegel · about 22 hours ago
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liberation · about 22 hours ago
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rtl nieuws · about 22 hours ago
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independent · about 22 hours ago
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theguardian · about 22 hours ago
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theguardian · about 22 hours ago
Donald Trump, huiduit la scenă deschisă în timpul imnului național, la finala NBA de la New York Președintele american Donald Trump a fost huiduit puternic luni de publicul de la Madison Square Garden din New York, unde era prezent pentru a asista la cel de-al treilea meci al finalei NBA, scrie AFP. În timp ce se intona imnul național, imaginea președintelui american, stând în picioare și salutând militărește, a apărut pe ecranul …
hotnews.ro · about 22 hours ago
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digi24 · about 22 hours ago
Trump utbuad vid NBA-final Natten mot tisdagen möttes New York Knicks och San Antonio i tredje omgången av NBA-finalen.Men det var inte lagen som fick störst uppmärksamhet – president Donald Trump som stal, det inte odelat positiva, rampljuset.
svenska dagbladet · about 22 hours ago
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adevarul · about 22 hours ago
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independent · about 22 hours ago
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aljazeera · about 22 hours ago
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die presse · about 23 hours ago