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 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 Brunson, and there are others, including Karl-Anthony Towns OG Anunoby and, great patriot, Mitchell Robinson!” he wrote.
The Post’s front page on June 14, 2026: “CHAMPS!”Knicks fans celebrate the team winning its first championship in 53 years. Robert Mecea for New York PostJalen Brunson holds the NBA Finals trophy after the Knicks win their first championship in 53 years. Getty ImagesPresident 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.
