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President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden as a guest of Knicks owner James Dolan, who hosted Trump's wedding at Mar-a-Lago in 2002 and has supported his political campaigns. ESPN's Stephen A. Smith reported rumors that Knicks players may reject a White House invitation, claiming Dolan has an attitude toward them over the issue, though Smith stated he had not confirmed the report with players.
The Knicks recently won 111-97 against the Pistons, led by Karl-Anthony Towns with 27 points and 20 rebounds, ending a winless streak. The team, now 1-3, faces scrutiny over its performance and internal dynamics. Head coach Mike Brown said the organization is still discussing whether to accept the White House visit. Smith criticized Dolan's ownership, comparing him unfavorably to figures like Joe Lacob and George Steinbrenner.
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