A professional lipreader has claimed to know what President Donald Trump told businessman Jim Dolan after being booed at Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday (June 8).

Trump was in attendance at Madison Square Garden (MSG) for the highly anticipated third game of this year's NBA Finals, between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.

The Knicks managed to win the first two games of the series in Texas and were heavy favorites coming into the game, which was on their home court.

But before the game tipped off, Trump was very audibly booed in his home city by a raucous New York crowd, stealing headlines online.

Now, a forensic lipreader has revealed what Trump said to Dolan, the CEO of Madison Square Garden Sports, after his embarrassing moment on live TV.

Donald Trump found a way to steal the spotlight during the NBA Finals. Credit: Brandon Bell / Getty

Lipreader analyzes Trump's words

Nicola Hickling is a profoundly deaf lip-reading professional who has reviewed footage of Trump after the President appeared on the MSG Jumbotron during the national anthem, resulting in boos from the crowd.

The 79-year-old could be seen smirking from a private box, saluting as fans didn't sound too happy at his presence.

According to the Daily Mail, Hickling said that the President was discussing a mystery person that Dolan had a problem with.

Allegedly, Trump said: “Why wouldn't you accept our friendship, he's loyal,” as Dolan added: “I'm p**sed off at his name.”

“Oh that's not it. Let me bring him next time, you have got it so wrong with him,” the President responded, going on: “I can bring him back to you, with confidence. I'm not just saying that, unless you want to put the feeler out.”

Apparently, this led to Trump admitting that he would attend Game 4, which is set to be held at MSG on June 10.

He apparently said: “If you want me to come to the game on Wednesday, then he's gotta be here,” “You gotta remember, I gotta pull with this. Maybe I could do the trophy, the trophy. This should be gold, don't say no today. I'll bet you a round a golf.”

The President was not the most popular man at MSG on Monday. Credit: Anna Moneymaker / Getty

Trump was "welcome" at MSG

NBA commissioner Adam Silver played down the boos, telling ESPN: “I found out (Trump was attending) because Jim Dolan invited him to the game and he said yes,

“He is welcome to be here."

Silver added: “What I will say about President Trump is that he was a fixture at NBA, Madison Square Garden (in the past). A genuine Knicks fan.

“Yes, some inconvenience to fans but if you look around the arena, it is getting packed. People listened and got here early. We should be using sports to create more of a sense of community.”

But Trump's presence may have been a bad omen, as after two road wins, the Knicks lost their first post-season game since the first round, falling 115-11 to the Spurs.

Following Victor Wembanyama's 32-point effort, the series now stands at 2-1 heading into game 4, where the Spurs have the opportunity to tie it up before heading back to San Antonio for game 5.

The Knicks, who were just one win away from a first NBA title in 53 years, now need to win two games to get their hands on the Larry O'Brien trophy.

If the Spurs are to win on Wednesday, the series will stretch into next week, bringing on a potential game 6 at MSG.

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It has not been a happy week of sporting events for the 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump.

Just last week, Trump was booed and heckled during Game 5 of the 2019 World Series at Nationals Park, as he watched the Houston Astros take on the Washington Nationals.

It was reported at the time that the President was greeted with a loud chorus of boos, as well as chants of "lock him up!" - an apparent reference to his own famous proclamation against rival Hilary Clinton and perhaps also a nod to the ongoing impeachment discussions surrounding his Presidency.

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Major League Baseball Commissioner, Rob Manfred told a group of reporters that the President arrived after the game had begun in order to minimise disruptions:

''His view was that to make the fan experience as positive as possible.

''He would arrive at Game 5 sometime after the game began so it wouldn’t interfere with fans getting into the stadium.''

But now, Business Insider reports that the President received a decidedly mixed reception at last night's UFC 244 card in Madison Square Garden, New York City.

It represents the second time in seven days that Trump has been confronted with a vision of the public mood of some, though his reception on Saturday night was admittedly less frosty than at Nationals Park last week.

This time, there were loud cheers mixed in with loud boos, and no audible chants of "lock him up!", Business Insider stated.

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However, other tweets emerged showing a less friendly reception for the President.

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Donald Trump was joined by his two adult sons; Don Jr and Eric at the event, as well as several congressional Republicans, the Guardian reports, while the President is said to have repeatedly waved to the crowd throughout the evening's spectacle.

The show piece event of the night centered around the new 'BMF' belt (standing for baddest motherf*****, presented by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson before and after the bout). UFC cult favourite Nate Diaz squared off against a surging Jorge Masvidal for the hugely anticipated and hyped fight, only for proceedings to be stopped before the fourth round could begin, owing to a cut above Diaz's right eye.

Elsewhere on the card, Darren Till picked up a much-needed win over Kelvin Gastelum at middleweight by way of decision, while Stephen Thomson also won by way of decision in his welterweight clash with Vicente Luque.

Donald Trump's granddaughter, Kai, has come under fire after sharing a response to the crowd reaction her grandfather received during the NBA Finals.

The 79-year-old made history on Monday (June 8) as the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game, watching the New York Knicks fall 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.

Trump attended the game with his 19-year-old granddaughter. Before tip-off, the pair were shown on the arena's jumbotron during the national anthem.

As the president appeared on screen, loud boos echoed around the packed venue. However, Trump appeared unfazed by the reaction, smiling and continuing to salute throughout the anthem.

President Donald Trump and his grandchild, Kai Madison Trump, at the National Basketball Association (NBA) finals game between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs on June 8. Credit: Anadolu / Getty

Kai's social media post raises eyebrows

After the president returned to the White House on Tuesday (June 9), the 19-year-old golfer posted a video of the pair standing together during the national anthem.

"Thank you to 15SOF for capturing this special moment with my Grandpa," she wrote.

Viewers quickly accused the teen of altering the footage, pointing out that the loud boos heard during the live broadcast appeared to have been replaced with cheering in the version uploaded to social media.

One user said: "Changing the audio is wild though," while another chimed in: "That’s embarrassing changing the audio."

A third slammed: "It's sad in a way that she had to change the audio from booing to cheers, my God are all the trumps fibbers."

A fourth added: "Why isn’t the National Anthem playing in this clip? When I watched this clip LIVE, the anthem was playing and the boos were loud and clear. This is NOT an authentic clip."

The NBA game was Trump's 17th visit to a sporting event since returning to office, having previously attended the Super Bowl, the Daytona 500, and the men's US Open final.

The president watched the game from Knicks owner Jim Dolan's suite alongside several members of his administration, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, White House deputy chief of staff Dan Scavino, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin.

According to Variety, this isn't the first time the president has faced a hostile reception at a major sporting event.

When he attended the men's US Open final in Queens in 2025, spectators could be heard booing as he appeared on screen during the ABC broadcast.

Associated Press reported that Trump responded with a smirk after hearing the crowd's reaction, a gesture that briefly caused the boos to grow even louder.

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Kai Trump found herself in the spotlight after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden with her grandfather, Donald Trump.

While the pair's appearance attracted widespread attention, much of the online discussion later focused on the controversial comments made by YouTuber Sneako.

Trump and his granddaughter attended the game as guests of Knicks owner James Dolan. The president's appearance drew a mixed reaction from the crowd, with some fans loudly booing him, while others claimed on social media that he appeared to have "dozed off" during the game, which saw the Knicks' 13-game playoff winning streak come to an end.

What were the controversial comments?

President Donald Trump and his grandchildren, Kai Madison Trump. Credit: Anadolu / Getty

One of the personalities commenting on their attendance was streamer Sneako, whose real name is Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy. The 27-year-old internet figure, known for his controversial views and association with the "manosphere," discussed the game on a KICK livestream titled, "TRUTH ABOUT KNICKS GAME AND TRUMP NYC."

During the stream, Sneako began by asking viewers: "How old is Kai Trump again? How old is she? Can someone say it quickly before I continue talking?" After searching online himself, he discovered that Kai is 19 years old.

He then pulled up a TikTok video of Kai lip-syncing to Santana's "Maria Maria" and addressed her directly, saying: "You in the city? What's going on? What's good?" He followed it with a comment that immediately sparked criticism: "I feel like Donald right now, perhaps I'd be dating her if she weren't my daughter."

The comments in question receive backlash

The comment prompted backlash from viewers watching the stream, with many warning him not to comment further. The criticism quickly spread to social media, too.

One user wrote on X: "Wtf is wrong with Sneako." Another commented: "Sneako is 27 but still weird."

The controversy comes as Kai has recently spoken publicly about the challenges of dating while being the granddaughter of a sitting U.S. president. Appearing on the Impaulsive podcast with Logan Paul and Mike Majlak, the 19-year-old explained that Secret Service agents accompany her wherever she goes.

"To be honest with you, it's really awkward going on a date and they're like two tables behind you," she said.

Despite the constant security presence, Kai said she has learned to adapt to the unusual circumstances.

"I've had to learn, in the last year, 'yes they're following me' but also focus and pretend like they're not there," she explained.

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Donald Trump was heckled at Game 5 of the World Series between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros when he was seen on the in-stadium video screen at Nationals Park.

The US President was greeted with a chorus of "boos", followed by chants of "Lock him up!" in an apparent nod to impeachment proceedings, as well as his previous campaign rallies against Hillary Clinton.

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Trump arrived at the stadium just after the first inning. Per the Associated Press, he came with First Lady, Melania Trump, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Congressmen Kevin Brady of Texas, Matt Gaetz of Florida, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, as well as five wounded veterans.

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He reportedly arrived after the game had begun to minimise disruptions. ''His view was that to make the fan experience as positive as possible,'' Major League Baseball Commissioner, Rob Manfred, said to a group of reporters on Saturday, according to Politico. ''He would arrive at Game 5 sometime after the game began so it wouldn’t interfere with fans getting into the stadium.''

Trump was introduced to the crowd just before the beginning of the fourth inning when the crowd started booing him.

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In related news, in what has been decried as one of his most racially insensitive statements yet, President Donald Trump referred to the impeachment inquiry as a "lynching".

"So some day, if a Democrat becomes President and the Republicans win the House, even by a tiny margin, they can impeach the President, without due process or fairness or any legal rights," he wrote on Twitter. "All Republicans must remember what they are witnessing here - a lynching. But we will WIN!"

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This is perhaps the most inflammatory rhetoric Trump has used to describe the democrat-led probe into his administration.

He has, however, previously denounced the work of special counsel Robert Mueller and other congressional investigations as a "witch hunt".

Per an online archive of Trump's social media feed, he has only tweeted the word "lynching" on one other occasion; to praise the conservative radio host, Mark Levin, back in 2015.