The first NBA Finals game in New York in 27 years is set to have a Presidential guest.
President Donald Trump is planning to attend Game 3 of the Knicks-Spurs series on June 8 at Madison Square Garden, sources told The Post, although there’s always the chance plans change.
MSG performed security walkthroughs in preparation for his potential visit, according to the sources.
New York City mayor and diehard Knicks fan Zohran Mamdani also plans to attend Game 3, although he is not expected to sit alongside the President, according to sources.
The White House did not immediately respond to comment.
President Trump previously said he planned to attend one of the NBA Finals games in New York, with Game 3 set for June 8, Game 4 on June 10 and a potential Game 6 on June 16.
The New York native also planned to attend Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, but the Knicks secured their first Finals berth since 1999 by sweeping the Cavaliers in four games.
“I was invited to. I was going to go on Wednesday [Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals], but they closed it out very quickly. They’re great, and Jim Dolan’s a great guy — he’s, as you know, owns and in charge of Madison Square Garden. He’s having a good year,” President Trump told The Post’s Emily Goodin on May 27.
“Boy, what a team! They win all their games. They really have some great players. I think I’ll be going to one of the games, yeah. I was invited by numerous people, and Jim, and I think it’s great. Great to see it. The Knicks have really, they’ve really suffered for years and they’re doing right now very well.”
President Trump has attended various high-profile sporting events throughout his two terms, including the Eagles’ 2025 Super Bowl win over the Chiefs in New Orleans and the 2025 men’s U.S. Open finals in Queens.
