Trump is booed at the NBA Finals in New York during the national anthem

Trump is booed at an NBA game in New York
The presence of US President Donald Trump in the third game of the NBA finals this Monday (8) has caused inconvenience for New York Knicks fans.
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The New York team lives with the expectation of becoming champions of the tournament for the first time since 1973. The Knicks won the first two games against the San Antonio Spurs and are just two wins away from the cup.
Donald Trump is the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, which has led to strict security measures. He was booed by most of those present before the start of the match, when his image appeared on the screen during the national anthem.
Fans had to go through an extensive security perimeter around Madison Square Garden and faced long lines to enter the gym.
Trump at Madison Square Garden for one of the 2026 NBA finals
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The city's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and other authorities are also expected to be present at the game - but, as he has done on other occasions, Mamdani must watch the match from a common chair, alongside other fans.
Long before Trump's arrival, the New York Police Department and the US Secret Service installed barriers to restrict pedestrian and vehicular traffic in the area around the arena, more than four hours before the start of Game 3 between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
The scene was more reminiscent of New Year's Eve in Times Square than the usual preparation for a basketball match.
With the expectation of security worthy of an airport, fans were advised to arrive at the gym two hours in advance, presenting a ticket or pass to pass through several checkpoints, in addition to a metal detector similar to that used by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Large crowds in the area formed a long line to enter, even before the gates opened.
Donald Trump arrives at Madison Square Garden to watch the NBA Finals game, on June 8, 2026
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Party cancellation
Trump's presence forced the cancellation of a party to watch the games outside and the implementation of a no-bag policy for ticket holders. Fans have gathered near the arena to watch games during this playoff campaign, in which the Knicks have won 13 consecutive games to reach the Finals for the first time since 1999 and move within two wins of their first NBA title since 1973.
Fans try to enter Madison Square Garden before Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 8, 2026
Eduardo Munoz/Reuters
"The New York Police Department, in coordination with the Secret Service, decided that for Game 3, where we will have the presidential visit, we could not allow viewing parties outside the Garden," Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said at a press conference on Monday.
"We look forward to resuming viewing parties in Game 4.

But I think New Yorkers are used to presidents visiting the city and understand that often means closing areas, and that's what you'll see tonight at the Garden." Sinner, due to long security lines.
Even though the United States Tennis Association delayed the start of the match by half an hour, many fans were still unable to enter because the additional measures required them to be screened not only upon arrival at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, but also in front of the entrance to Arthur Ashe Stadium, where Trump was watching from a box.
When asked about Trump's presence, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson said, "Cool, I guess. We can still get on the court and play regardless of who is here or not."
Astronomical Prices
It was already difficult enough for Knicks fans to get into Madison Square Garden due to the astronomical ticket prices.
The ticket price is higher than the average monthly rental cost in New York, exceeding $5,000. The best seats cost tens of thousands of dollars. Mamdani said he purchased his ticket, which he said was to watch the standing game, for around US$1,000 directly from Madison Square Garden.
The difficulty of watching the game in person led fans to fill bars, streets and parties to watch the game throughout the city.
The party near the Garden became a major event throughout the playoffs, but, with Trump's presence, the event was moved to Bryant Park, a few blocks away, outside the security perimeter.
"We improvise," said the point guard of the Knicks, Jose Alvarado, who is a New Yorker. Let's find a way to watch the game, and that's what we're doing."

Source: G1

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