IF THE KNICKS LOSE TONIGHT... STEPHEN A. BLAMES TRUMP!
June 8, 2026
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as posted by the channelStephen A. Smith has a message for President Donald Trump: stay away from Madison Square Garden.
With the New York Knicks holding a commanding 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals and the city buzzing with championship fever, Stephen A. sounds off on Trump's planned appearance at Game 3. His argument isn't about politics - it's about traffic, security, fan access, and what he believes is an unnecessary disruption to one of the biggest sports moments New York has seen in decades.
After watch parties outside Madison Square Garden were canceled due to heightened security measures, Stephen A. questions whether any sitting president should be attending a Finals game in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. He argues that thousands of Knicks fans who have waited their entire lives for this moment are being inconvenienced at the worst possible time.
From the packed streets surrounding MSG to the electric atmosphere engulfing New York City, Stephen A. believes the Knicks have built something special. With Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the Knicks just two wins away from ending a championship drought that stretches back more than 50 years, he doesn't want anything interfering with the momentum.
Stephen A. also dives into the impact of the canceled watch parties, the expected traffic nightmare around Madison Square Garden, and why he believes Knicks fans deserve better. Most importantly, he delivers a bold prediction: if the Knicks lose Game 3, he'll know exactly who he's blaming.
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