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Adam Silver Defends Donald Trump's NBA Invite Against Critics
Silver said sports should bridge political divides after the league drew backlash for inviting Trump to Game 3.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan, though the New York Knicks lost to the San Antonio Spurs, 115-111.
- Trump's arrival forced fans to undergo "TSA-style security" and arrive two hours early, prompting criticism from players and attendees who viewed his presence as a distraction during the historic series.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver defended the attendance, stating sports should "create more of a sense of community," while ESPN's Stephen A. Smith forecasted he would blame the President if the Knicks lost.
- Labeling Trump a "jinx," fans blamed the loss for snapping a 13-game winning streak and cited a 20-year-old photo from a 2006 New York Mets playoff game as evidence of a curse.
- With the series at 2-1 favoring the New York Knicks, Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in New York as the team attempts to recover from the defeat.
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