Trump Weighs NBA Finals Appearance at Madison Square Garden After Knicks Reach Championship
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Updated · The New York Times · May 26
Trump Weighs NBA Finals Appearance at Madison Square Garden After Knicks Reach Championship
9 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 26
Three people familiar with the matter said Trump is considering attending next week’s NBA Finals in New York after the Knicks clinched a spot in the championship round.
A Madison Square Garden appearance became the new plan after the Knicks swept Cleveland in Game 4 on Monday, replacing a surprise visit Trump had considered for Wednesday if New York had needed another Eastern Conference Finals game.
Trump recently said he remains a Knicks fan and praised owner James Dolan on WABC-AM, saying he was happy for Dolan and the team.
The possible visit would extend Trump’s use of major sports events as presidential backdrops after appearances at the Super Bowl, Daytona 500, the U.S. Open men’s final and a Yankees game.
Could Trump's courtside appearance at the NBA Finals signal a new era for the league's relationship with the White House?
With a UFC fight on the South Lawn, is the President strategically pivoting towards sports that embrace his attendance?
Why is the NBA the only major American sports league whose champions have consistently skipped White House visits?