Trump says Knicks championship run 'maybe the greatest of...
David Spector·2026-06-14·via New York Post
President Trump congratulated the NBA champion New York Knicks in a post on Truth Social.
“Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!!” Trump posted.
The president called the Knicks remarkable playoff run “maybe the greatest of all time.”
Jalen Brunson holds the NBA Finals trophy after winning on Saturday, June 13, 2026. AP Photo/Darren Abate
Jalen Brunson scores during Game 5 of the NBA Finals. NBAE via Getty Images
He proceeded to laud several Knicks players.
Tonight, a superstar was born, his name is Jalen Brunsen, and there are others, including Karl-Anthony Thomas OG Anunoby and, great patriot, Mitchell Robinson!” he wrote.
President Trump speaks to reporters at the White House on June 11, 2026. Shawn Thew / Pool via CNP / SplashNews.com
Jalen Brunson holds the NBA Finals trophy after the Knicks win their first championship in 53 years. Getty Images
President Donald Trump gestures during the National Anthem as he attends an NBA Finals playoff basketball game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday, June 8, 2026. AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein
Trump was at MSG to watch the team play Game 3 last Monday.
