Adam Silver ‘Thrilled’ President Donald Trump Will Attend Game 3 of NBA Finals

Adam Silver is welcoming U.S. President Donald Trump's upcoming NBA Finals appearance with open arms.

Adam Silver ‘Thrilled’ President Donald Trump Will Attend Game 3 of NBA Finals

Adam Silver on Donald Trump (Image credits - Firstsportz)

There is a lot of hype and noise surrounding the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs this year. The much-anticipated series has caught up even to the President of United States of America, Donald Trump.

Trump recently revealed that he would attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at the Madison Square Garden. With Trump confirming his appearance, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver shared his thoughts on the President attending Game 3 of the Finals in New York.

President Trump is very much a New Yorker. I’m thrilled another New Yorker wants to participate in the enthusiasm and the joy around this Knicks team.

Adam Silver on President Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals

Both the Knicks and Spurs came into the NBA Finals with a lot of confidence. The Knicks clean swept their opponents in the previous two rounds, while the Spurs knocked out the defending champions, Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference Finals.

Game 1 of the NBA Finals lived up to the expectations as the Knicks made a second half comeback to win 105-95 at the Frost Bank Center. Jalen Brunson was the star of the show as he came alive in the fourth quarter and turned the game around.

Game 3 is expected to have several celebrities and major figures at the MSG. The likes of Timothee Chalamet, Tracy Morgan, Ben Stiller and many more will be seen court side on Monday night.

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Donald Trump is an avid Knicks fan

Donald Trump hails from New York. He is a well-known Knicks fan and was present court side several times in the past. The President recently confirmed receiving an invite from Knicks owner, James Dolan. Dolan shares a good relationship with Trump as he is a proud supporter of the Republican Party.

Donald Trump at an NBA game
Donald Trump at an NBA game at MSG (Image via NBA Central/X)

Trump revealed that he will be attending Game 3 and maybe even Game 4 on Wednesday night.

I’ve been a Knick fan for a long time and I’m also a Jim Dolan fan. He’s a nice guy, Okay? He’s spent a long time wanting to win and he’s a competitive guy and he’s got a team that’s amazing. I don’t think they’ve lost a playoff game. Can you imagine that?

Donald Trump in a press conference

Adam Silver has made it clear that the President is welcome with open arms. He has attended several high-profile sporting events, including the 2025 Super Bowl, the 2025 U.S. Open tennis tournament and the 2026 College Football Playoff championship game. It will be interesting to see how the home crowd receives Trump on Monday.

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Donald Trump talks about Victor Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama posted a double double in Game 1. Despite leading the Spurs with 26 points and 12 rebounds, he took accountability for the loss. He was a wall in defense, but struggled to make his shots against a solid Knicks defense. Donald Trump had a few words to say about the French star’s efforts.

Wemby’s a great player. How do you guard this guy? He’s 7-foot-5 and he’s got a great shot. But (the Knicks) find a way to do it. They’re a great team, and I’m happy for Jim.

Donald Trump on Victor Wembanyama

Wembanyama is expected to put in a much improved performance in Game 2. Meanwhile, the Knicks are currently on a 12-match winning streak and will be looking to steal Game 2 before the series moves to the MSG.

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