Trump to Attend NBA Finals Game 3 After Questioning Wembanyama's Anthem Gesture in 105-95 Opener
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Trump to Attend NBA Finals Game 3 After Questioning Wembanyama's Anthem Gesture in 105-95 Opener
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 5
Summary
Game 3 at Madison Square Garden will draw President Donald Trump, who said aboard Air Force One that he plans to attend when the NBA Finals shift to New York on Monday.
Trump's appearance comes after he was asked about Victor Wembanyama standing with his arms folded during "The Star-Spangled Banner" before Game 1; Trump said he had not seen it and that Wembanyama should be asked what he meant.
Wembanyama, the Spurs' third-year French star, was not asked publicly about the gesture after the opener, leaving its intent unclear as attention around the series widened beyond basketball.
The Knicks lead 1-0 after a 105-95 Game 1 win in San Antonio, and Trump said he watched the opener, praised New York's improvement and called Wembanyama a player who "looks like he's going to be a great player."