Donald Trump is set to be the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, bringing strict security measures that will require New York Knicks fans to navigate an extensive safety perimeter around Madison Square Garden and an expected lengthy wait to get inside the building.

With President Trump and Mayor Zohran Mamdani set to attend Monday night’s Knicks game at Madison Square Garden, there will be strict security in Midtown Manhattan.

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Not everyone in the city is being swept up in the team’s championship drive. Some are just trying to see a Broadway show, or spin some yarn.

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When the Knicks return home for Game 3 of the N.B.A. finals, much of New York City will be watching, including some well-known guests.

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New Yorkers under 30 know about the past pain and suffering. But now they have reason to believe.

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Invited by Knicks owner James Dolan, he will be the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game.