Donald Trump Plans to Attend NBA Finals to Watch New York Knicks

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Donald Trump has indicated that he plans to attend the NBA finals to watch the New York Knicks, a team owned by his friend and campaign donor James Dolan. Trump was invited by Dolan and 'numerous' others to attend the games.

The Presidential Invitation to the NBA Finals

Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday that he plans to attend this year’s NBA finals after the New York Knicks clinched their place in the championship series earlier this week.

The Connection to James Dolan

Trump, a New York native, has counted James Dolan, who owns the Knicks, the NHL’s Rangers and Madison Square Garden, as a friend and a campaign donor in recent years. The president said he had been invited to the finals by Dolan and “numerous” others.

The NBA Finals Schedule and Potential Matchups

The Knicks will play either the Oklahoma City Thunder or San Antonio Spurs in the finals. The Knicks are scheduled to play at home in Games 3, 4 and 6 of the series. Those games are pencilled in for 8, 10 and 16 June.

Trump's History of Attending Sporting Events

Trump has made several appearances at sporting events since his reelection. Last year, he attended the Super Bowl, soccer’s Club World Cup final, tennis’s US Open, the Daytona 500 and golf’s Ryder Cup. This year, he has attended several golf events and college football’s national championship game. The White House lawn will stage a UFC fight card next month.

A Historic Moment for the Presidency

A sitting president has never attended the NBA finals.