New York Governor Kathy Hochul faces backlash after she comments on former President Donald Trump’s reported New York Knicks fandom. According to multiple outlets, Hochul attempts to mock Trump by referencing his connection to the team. However, coverage says her remarks draw criticism because they include an error related to the Knicks’ history or team facts, with commenters arguing that Hochul “whiffs” on an apparent basketball/Knicks reference. The outlets describe the reaction as taking place after the governor’s statement or posted remarks circulate publicly. Both accounts frame the controversy as a failed attempt at humor that results in renewed attention on her accuracy rather than on Trump’s fandom. Neither source provides additional details about the exact wording beyond characterizing it as a quip about Trump’s Knicks support and an ensuing mistake tied to the team’s history. The reporting focuses on the public dispute and the criticism Hochul receives for getting the reference wrong.