Commentator Stephen A. Smith says he does not want President Donald Trump to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday. Both outlets report that Smith frames the situation as potentially chaotic for the city and for attendees, urging Trump to stay away rather than appear at the arena.
One report notes that the Knicks are two wins away from winning their first NBA championship since 1973, describing the event atmosphere as likely to be intense. Another report similarly ties Smith’s request to concerns about disorder or disruption in New York City around the game day. Neither outlet indicates that Smith speaks for official organizers or that the NBA or Knicks have changed plans in response to his remarks.
Overall, the accounts focus on Smith’s public plea directed at Trump regarding a possible appearance at MSG for Game 3, against the backdrop of heightened expectations for the Knicks’ postseason performance.
