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MineralMan

(152,048 posts) Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:21 AM Jun 8

It's Hilarious That Trump Plans to Attend Knicks Game

The overall impact of that will be to piss off almost every Knicks fan who has paid huge money for a seat at Game 3. Suddenly, they have to show up way earlier than usual, can't carry any bag into the venue, and will be subject to security screening that goes way beyond even airport screening.

So, suppose you spent several thousand dollars for a single ticket to that game, and you hear what you'll have to go through to watch Trump waddle to his seat and fall asleep. How's that going to sit with you. How early will you arrive? Do you need to bring your passport? Do you have to wear a MAGA cap?

Pissed off. That's what they're going to be. And rightly so. Even worse, if the Secret Service determines that they can't protect Trump effectively, he won't be showing up at all. And, if he does show up, he won't be there for the whole game, anyhow. He'll be nodding off most of the time he is there, actually.

So, enjoy your game, folks. It'll be fun, I promise. Plus, you might get a glimpse of the worst President the USA has ever had.

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It's Hilarious That Trump Plans to Attend Knicks Game (Original Post) MineralMan Jun 8 OP

The rumor - not sure if it's confirmed - is that the Knicks have called off MSG watch parties Prairie Gates Jun 8 #1

Yes, I saw that just a few minutes ago. MineralMan Jun 8 #2

The party will shift to Times Square and Central Park Jersey Devil Jun 8 #4

And, if the Knicks Win, Tomorrow Will Be Insane! MineralMan Jun 8 #7

They've also added a watch bamagal62 Jun 8 #35

NY Post is reporting that Knicks watch party is moved to Bryant Park Prairie Gates Jun 8 #5

not to mention all the bars and restaurants in the vicinity of the Garden Jersey Devil Jun 8 #8

It's a bigger risk to everyone there. underpants Jun 8 #10

They are accomplishing their efforts bigly. n/t SheilaAnn Jun 8 #14

He likes pissing people off MustLoveBeagles Jun 8 #21

Imagine the economic activity he is stopping questionseverything Jun 8 #26

I heard this morning- plan to arrive 1 1/2 - 2 hours before game time. underpants Jun 8 #3

2 hours will not be enough Jersey Devil Jun 8 #6

Wow. Such a mess. underpants Jun 8 #9

That's what I am thinking Jersey Devil Jun 8 #11

The line for employees this morning underpants Jun 8 #19

Well, maybe it will be like the "Ted Cruz Curse" and the SPURS will win one? ☮ walkingman Jun 8 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author Turbineguy Jun 8 #13

Am I supposed to feel sorry for some rich person paying several thousand for a ticket? MichMan Jun 8 #15

Season ticket holders are impacted FHRRK1 Jun 8 #30

I will root for the Knicks, but James Dolan can go get royally fucked! Initech Jun 8 #16

I don't know. MineralMan Jun 8 #17

Well, coming from a fan of a team with the absolute worst owner in professional sports... Initech Jun 8 #18

I'm not a fan of professional sports at all. MineralMan Jun 8 #20

I'm uncertain what constitutes professional vs amateur sports. I was thinking Little League back retread Jun 8 #22

You're a Dallas Cowboys fan too? madinmaryland Jun 8 #28

No, much worse! Initech Jun 8 #29

I'm also a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. 47 years since a World Series championship! madinmaryland Jun 8 #31

Sounds a lot like Arte Moreno. Initech Jun 8 #36

Very risky for a guy... lame54 Jun 8 #23

Knicks fans warn Trump to expect hostile reception at NBA Finals game LetMyPeopleVote Jun 8 #24

This is because of Obama GusBob Jun 8 #25

Would like to hear an 86/47 chant when he appears. RoeVWade Jun 8 #27

Since the security is in place anyway Bluestocking Jun 8 #32

Can he handle 2 - 3 hours or nap? legallyblondeNYC Jun 8 #33

He'll be behind glass and MineralMan Jun 8 #34

Prairie Gates

(8,671 posts)

1. The rumor - not sure if it's confirmed - is that the Knicks have called off MSG watch parties

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:25 AM

Jun 8

Basically, there's massive amounts of fan energy outside Madison Square Garden - in the streets and all around. The insane Knicks fandom is really the biggest story of these playoffs, but it involves the massive crowds of fans outside the Garden. Apparently, that's not going to be possible for Game 3 because shitheel Trump has various security protocols that prevent it.

The White House is really figuring out a way to make Trump even more hated in NYC.

MineralMan

(152,048 posts)

2. Yes, I saw that just a few minutes ago.

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:30 AM

Jun 8

Those watch parties are legendary. But, no, Donald J. Fucking Trump may show up for the game, so you can't have those. May show up. He has not committed to being there, as far as I can determine.

The Secret Service is not going to like him going to it, either. I guarantee that. They're right, too. He should not go. Too much exposure. On the other hand, of course...

Jersey Devil

(10,879 posts)

4. The party will shift to Times Square and Central Park

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:32 AM

Jun 8

It will look like New Year's Eve.

MineralMan

(152,048 posts)

7. And, if the Knicks Win, Tomorrow Will Be Insane!

Reply to Jersey Devil (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:37 AM

Jun 8

bamagal62

(4,658 posts)

35. They've also added a watch

Reply to Jersey Devil (Reply #4)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 08:03 PM

Jun 8

Party at Bryant Park.

Prairie Gates

(8,671 posts)

5. NY Post is reporting that Knicks watch party is moved to Bryant Park

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:35 AM

Jun 8

Such a slap in the face to Knicks fans that they built this wonderful community of fandom with MSG-based watch parties and they're now being moved ten blocks + away because of asshole Trump?

He's such a garbage person. He forgot the top-level New York ethic: Mind ya business!

Jersey Devil

(10,879 posts)

8. not to mention all the bars and restaurants in the vicinity of the Garden

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #5)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:40 AM

Jun 8

They will be virtually shut down due to Krasnov's presence with only ticket holders for the game being permitted inside the area.

underpants

(197,828 posts)

10. It's a bigger risk to everyone there.

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:45 AM

Jun 8

Yes the Secret Service and NYPD must be freaked out.

SheilaAnn

(10,824 posts)

14. They are accomplishing their efforts bigly. n/t

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:59 AM

Jun 8

MustLoveBeagles

(18,332 posts)

21. He likes pissing people off

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:15 PM

Jun 8

He's not happy unless others are miserable.

questionseverything

(12,218 posts)

26. Imagine the economic activity he is stopping

Reply to Prairie Gates (Reply #1)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:25 PM

Jun 8

As per usual he does the worst possible thing!

underpants

(197,828 posts)

3. I heard this morning- plan to arrive 1 1/2 - 2 hours before game time.

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:31 AM

Jun 8

Game time is 8:30

Jersey Devil

(10,879 posts)

6. 2 hours will not be enough

Reply to underpants (Reply #3)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:36 AM

Jun 8

They are going to restrict who can even be in the area around the Garden and don't forget that the Garden is IN Penn Station so it will also affect hundreds of thousands of commuters.

underpants

(197,828 posts)

9. Wow. Such a mess.

Reply to Jersey Devil (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:43 AM

Jun 8

I won’t be surprised if the game is delayed.

Jersey Devil

(10,879 posts)

11. That's what I am thinking

Reply to underpants (Reply #9)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:47 AM

Jun 8

NYC cops are very good at controlling crowds but they can't stop crowds from forming. What if you are just some poor schmoe coming home from work and getting off a train at Penn Station (right under the Garden). Do you have to have a game ticket to go up the escalators to the street where MSG is located?

underpants

(197,828 posts)

19. The line for employees this morning

Reply to Jersey Devil (Reply #11)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:09 PM

Jun 8

Link to tweet

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walkingman

(11,303 posts)

12. Well, maybe it will be like the "Ted Cruz Curse" and the SPURS will win one? ☮

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 10:49 AM

Jun 8

I would love to see another 7 games series.

Response to MineralMan (Original post)

Turbineguy This message was self-deleted by its author.

MichMan

(17,632 posts)

15. Am I supposed to feel sorry for some rich person paying several thousand for a ticket?

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 11:44 AM

Jun 8

Because I don't.

FHRRK1

(203 posts)

30. Season ticket holders are impacted

Reply to MichMan (Reply #15)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:54 PM

Jun 8

The prices being quoted are resale market.

Initech

(109,651 posts)

16. I will root for the Knicks, but James Dolan can go get royally fucked!

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 11:46 AM

Jun 8

MineralMan

(152,048 posts)

17. I don't know.

Reply to Initech (Reply #16)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 11:56 AM

Jun 8

I don't follow baseball....

Initech

(109,651 posts)

18. Well, coming from a fan of a team with the absolute worst owner in professional sports...

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #17)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:00 PM

Jun 8

Do you root for the team or do you root for the team in spite of the owner?

MineralMan

(152,048 posts)

20. I'm not a fan of professional sports at all.

Reply to Initech (Reply #18)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 12:12 PM

Jun 8

Nope.

retread

(3,949 posts)

22. I'm uncertain what constitutes professional vs amateur sports. I was thinking Little League back

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #20)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 03:23 PM

Jun 8

in the 50's. But I remember proudly wearing an A&W Root Beer uniform. One could say as long as the players aren't compensated for playing it's amateur, but we got free root beer after every game.

madinmaryland

(65,823 posts)

28. You're a Dallas Cowboys fan too?

Reply to Initech (Reply #18)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:46 PM

Jun 8

Initech

(109,651 posts)

29. No, much worse!

Reply to madinmaryland (Reply #28)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:48 PM

Jun 8

Los Angeles Angels. We literally have shirtless bros in the stands every night yelling "SELL THE TEAM"!

madinmaryland

(65,823 posts)

31. I'm also a Pittsburgh Pirates fan. 47 years since a World Series championship!

Reply to Initech (Reply #29)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 06:58 PM

Jun 8

Their owner/management just want to drain money from the team for their own pockets and then claim they can’t pay their players. Ugh.

Initech

(109,651 posts)

36. Sounds a lot like Arte Moreno.

Reply to madinmaryland (Reply #31)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 08:06 PM

Jun 8

Though the Pirates didn't have one of their own players die on their watch, so...

lame54

(40,439 posts)

23. Very risky for a guy...

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 03:48 PM

Jun 8

Who needs a billion dollar bunker to stay safe

LetMyPeopleVote

(183,990 posts)

24. Knicks fans warn Trump to expect hostile reception at NBA Finals game

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Mon Jun 8, 2026, 05:39 PM

Jun 8

Some Knicks fans say the president is not welcome at Madison Square Garden.

Link to tweet

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/06/08/trump-self-avowed-knicks-fan-may-face-boos-nba-finals

President Donald Trump is used to cheers at his highly curated rallies and events. But on Monday night he’s widely expected to be showered with boos when he becomes the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.

Trump said he will watch Game 3 of the best-of-seven series between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs as the guest of Knicks owner James Dolan. Some sports fans and analysts have urged Trump not to attend the game — commentator Stephen A. Smith said it would create an unnecessary spectacle — or pledged to jeer the president.

Online betting services also predict Trump will be booed in his visit to deep-blue New York City and the Knicks’ arena, Madison Square Garden. The team’s fans are famously unforgiving — quick to taunt rival players, the team’s own stars and recent New York mayor Eric Adams just days after his inauguration.

As an added frustration, Trump’s presence will create logistical hurdles for the roughly 20,000 other attendees, who have been told to arrive at least two hours before tip-off because of the enhanced security measures that follow the president. City officials have also said there will be no watch parties outside the arena for the thousands of fans who can’t get inside, breaking with recent practice.