Donald Trump attended game 3 of the NBA Finals on June 8, at New York City’s Madison Square Garden between the Knicks and the Spurs, and the crowd’s reaction to his presence is making the rounds online. While most people now know that the 79-year-old was largely booed at the event, he also appeared to be falling asleep during the game. So, did Trump actually nod off?
Trump’s attendance at the major event sparked debate across New York. Some fans criticized the politician, especially since the heightened security added an extra layer of stress for attendees. Others, however, expressed their support for Trump.
Here’s what happened during game 3 of the NBA Finals.
In addition to Trump, other public figures who attended game 3 were Tina Fey, Ben Stiller, Spike Lee and Knicks superfan Timothée Chalamet.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani also attended the game but did not sit near Trump. He paid around $1,000 for a standing ticket, instead of a seat.
When asked about a potential meeting with Trump at the game, Mamdani, 34, told reporters, “I bought my tickets for nearly $1,000. And I’ll be standing for the duration of the game. … When it comes to the president, I don’t have any scheduled meeting with the president; however, I’m sure that our conversations will continue on how to serve this city.”
