The San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks in Game 3 of the NBA finals to claw their way back into the series, cutting the Knicks’ lead to 2-1. Despite the disappointing outcome for the New York faithful, it was a raucous environment.
Unfortunately for the rowdy fans, their attendance experience was impacted in a big way by the decision of United States President Donald Trump, a Knicks fan himself, to attend the game and watch from a suite. Trump’s presence led to intense security measures needing to be taken by fans and players alike, something Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox said was “inconvenient.”
Shockingly, cameras during the game appeared to catch Trump falling asleep in his seat in the suite.
Fans on social media were incensed by the video.
“So he ruined the night for all of those people just to take another nap?” one fan posted on X.
“Legit offensive and inhuman,” political columnist and podcaster Adam Johnson posted.
“They shutdown Midtown so he could nap. A g*****n disgrace to our city,” one fan added.
“HE COST TAX PAYERS MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO SLEEP THROUGH THE ENTIRE GAME,” someone posted in all caps.
Trump’s decision also had an impact on local businesses, as the area surrounding Madison Square Garden was made off-limits. Considering the product on the floor seemed not to hold his interest, it’ll be interesting to see if he decides to pass on attending Game 4.
About Qwame Skinner
Qwame Skinner has loved both writing and sports his entire life. In addition to his sports coverage at Comeback Media, Qwame writes novels, and his debut; The First Casualty, an adult fantasy, is out now.