Donald Trump’s appearance at Game 3 between the Knicks and the Spurs sparked attention after he was spotted seemingly falling asleep during the NBA Finals matchup.
The controversial appearance of President Donald Trump during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs may have taken a toll on the president himself.
During the game, which the Knicks ended up losing 111-115, Trump was spotted appearing to fall asleep, a moment that quickly drew widespread attention on social media.
Trump’s arrival brought heightened security measures
Trump, his granddaughter and several members of his cabinet arrived at Madison Square Garden just an hour before the 8:30 p.m. ET tip-off for Game 3.
To ensure his arrival went smoothly, authorities and the Knicks imposed strict safety and precautionary measures.
No official watch parties were held for the Knicks’ devoted fanbase, while those attending the game faced heightened security measures, including a strict no-bag policy. Ticket holders and media personnel were also subjected to extensive TSA-style screenings before entering the arena.
Many fans complained about the inconvenience caused by the strict inspections and restrictions.
Trump received loud boos at MSG
Donald Trump was met with roaring boos from the Madison Square Garden crowd ahead of Game 3.
During the playing of the United States national anthem before Monday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks, Trump was shown on the arena’s large video board.
As he saluted during the anthem from a suite, the U.S. president received a hostile reaction from the New York fanbase. While his granddaughter, Kai, smiled during the jeers, Trump flashed only a brief smirk.
Trump became the first U.S. president in history to attend an NBA Finals game
A New York native, Trump is a well-known Knicks fan and revealed that he was invited by franchise owner James Dolan to watch the game in person.
Trump had originally planned to attend a potential Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Knicks and the Cavaliers at the Garden, but the series ended in a 4-0 sweep in Cleveland.
Trump officially became the second sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA game since Barack Obama in 2015, and the first in history to attend an NBA Finals game.
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