During Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, President Donald Trump was met with boos from the crowd as he attended the game to support his hometown New York Knicks against the San Antonio Spurs. Trump, who is the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game, faced backlash even before arriving due to the heightened security measures that led to the cancellation of popular outdoor watch parties. Local Democratic lawmakers, including House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, expressed frustration over the disruption caused by Trump’s visit. In response to the cancellations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced alternative watch parties at Bryant Park and other locations. The Knicks' ticket prices have reached historic highs, with some courtside seats auctioned for as much as $1,000,000. Despite the controversy, the Knicks fans remain hopeful for their first championship since 1973, having won the first two games of the Finals series in San Antonio. Trump's attendance has drawn mixed reactions from players, with Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox noting the inconvenience caused by the extra security measures.