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Posted on 06/08/2026 11:43:55 AM PDT by SmokingJoe
This video from Black Conservative Perspective addresses the negative reactions from critics, including Stephen A. Smith, regarding former President Donald Trump's planned attendance at an NBA Finals game in New York City (1:47 - 2:03).
Key takeaways from the video include:
Political Polarization: The host argues that the backlash against Trump attending the game is motivated by bias rather than logistics, noting that other presidents have attended major sporting events in the past without such controversy (7:10 - 7:46).
The "Jinx" Narrative: The host critiques the narrative that Trump's presence would serve as "bad luck" or a "jinx" for the New York Knicks, framing these complaints as hypocritical and pathetic (2:03 - 2:23, 7:10).
Supply and Demand on Ticket Prices: Regarding the high cost of tickets for the finals (cited as reaching $8,000), the host defends the market dynamics, stating that the president is not responsible for ticket prices and that fans complaining about costs are ignoring how free markets function (8:47 - 9:06, 10:48 - 11:15).
Criticism of Stephen A. Smith: The host specifically challenges Stephen A. Smith's commentary, accusing him of holding a double standard for Trump that he would not apply to Barack Obama (14:48 - 15:36).
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I am far more interested in Trump's safety.
While technically true, it is not the way to refer to our current president.
“...former President Donald Trump’s planned attendance at an NBA Finals...”
Former???????????????????
Hopefully my evening consists of Trump stealing the show and the Knicks getting blown out by 20.
I’m very happy that I gave up watching or following any sport whatsoever, pro or college a few years ago, what a waste of my life.
These people are desperate for attention, if they have to criticize a non-event.
I watched it again.
George Foreman (the host) never said “Former President”.
Put it down to Google Gemini AI doing a bad job of summary.
See post 8.
Thanks...
If everyone was taking the knee, I’d get right out there and acknowledge it by slightly bowing and thanking them for that honor.
It would look like it was meant for me.
Me too! Trumps safety means more to me than anything
President Trump was a Knicks Fan before Stephan A Smith (Erkel) and Hakeem Jeffries were born! He could have bought the Knicks before either of them had their first Job.
I may be wrong have either of them ever had a real job ?
WITHOUT SEARCHING-—I WOULD BET NO
Same here.
Grok:
Donald Trump has been a Knicks fan for decades — described as “longtime,” “lifelong,” or a “big Knicks fan” long before his political career.
sports.yahoo.com
Key Timeline:Public affiliation dates back to at least 1975 (when Trump was in his late 20s): He worked as a real estate consultant/adviser for the owners of the Knicks and Madison Square Garden during a potential sale of the arena.
abcnews.com
He has been a courtside regular in the 1990s, attending games with figures like Marla Maples (e.g., 1991, 1994 Finals, 1999). Photos and records show him at Knicks games going back to at least 1991.
abc7ny.com
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed Trump was a prominent Knicks fan “before he ever ran for office” and attended many games/drafts at MSG in the “old days.”
nba.com
Trump himself has repeatedly said things like: “I've been a Knick fan for a long time.”
Trump (born 1946) and the Knicks franchise (founded 1946) are the same age, and as a lifelong New Yorker, his support aligns with growing up in the area during the team's successful 1970s era (though he wasn't yet a public figure then).
abcnews.com
In short, he's been publicly associated with the team for roughly 50 years, with visible fandom since the 1990s. There's no single “conversion” moment — it's tied to his New York roots.
I know, the lefties are just plain pathetic.
Big time.
It’s only game 3 - it couldn’t be the final game.
Trump used to be President. He still is, but he used to be, too.
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