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Trump's Controversial Attendance at NBA Finals

Updated 2026-06-09 01:00 UTC 2 sources Neutral

President Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals, drawing mixed reactions from Knicks fans and sparking concerns about jinxing the team’s playoff run.

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ESPN
Donald Trump arrived at MSG prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals, becoming the first sitting U.S. president to attend a game in the basketball league's championship series.
2026-06-09 01:50 UTC
CNBC
Trump's decision to attend Game 3 of the NBA Final was controversial for Knicks fans, some of whom feared he would jinx what has been an epic playoff run.
2026-06-09 00:56 UTC
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