US President Donald Trump showered praise on the New York Knicks and team owner James Dolan while hinting that he may attend an upcoming NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden.
Trump celebrated the Knicks' recent playoff success and described the franchise as one of the standout teams of the postseason. 'They really, they have some great players,' Trump said.
Trump also confirmed that he had been invited to attend a game by multiple people, including Dolan. 'I think I'll be going to one of the games. Yeah, I was invited by numerous people and Jim, and I think I'll be going,' he said.
The president revealed that he had initially planned to attend a game earlier in the Eastern Conference Finals but the series ended sooner than expected after the Knicks swept the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Trump praised Dolan personally, calling him 'a great guy' and applauding the atmosphere surrounding the organization's successful season.
The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has become one of the biggest sports stories in the country. Led by star guard Jalen Brunson, the franchise has drawn widespread attention following a dominant playoff stretch.
