Donald Trump announced that he intends to go to an NBA finals game to support the New York Knicks

American President Donald Trump stated that he is considering attending a game of the New York Knicks, who have qualified for the NBA finals for the first time since 1999, after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 4-0. The Knicks have not won a title since 1973 and are set to play in the finals against either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the San Antonio Spurs, who are competing for qualification.

Trump was invited by the team's owner, James Dolan, and mentioned that although he wanted to attend the game against Cleveland, the series ended quickly. The finals will begin on June 3, and the Knicks will host games 3 and 4 on June 8 and 10. Although Trump is more familiar with American football and MMA, he has had a complicated relationship with the NBA, criticizing the organization in the past for its political involvement.