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Trump Calls Referee's Decision on Wembanyama's Contact with Jalen Brunson a Bad Call
He criticized the referee's decision regarding the incident between Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson in the game. The foul dispute in the match won 115-111 by the Spurs further intensified the tension in the series.
US President Donald Trump sharply criticized the referee's decision regarding Victor Wembanyama's contact with Jalen Brunson during the NBA Finals Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks.
Trump described the call as "a very bad decision" and said the referee was out of position. The controversy began when the Spurs' center made contact with Brunson's upper body, causing the Knicks guard to fall while trying to set a screen.
Controversial play overshadows the game
While the referees did not call a foul during the play, the Knicks' bench strongly protested the decision. According to ESPN sources, Wembanyama was not retroactively assessed a "flagrant upgrade."
According to NBA rules, players are automatically penalized upon reaching four flagrant foul points. This decision prevented Wembanyama from receiving his third flagrant foul point on this play.
Trump watched the game from the stands
Trump attended the game on Monday, watching from the stands alongside New York Knicks owner James Dolan. It was noted that his grandson Kai Trump was also present.
This event marked Trump as the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals game. His comments further fueled the ongoing foul debate on social media and within sports circles.
Series stands at 2-1
The San Antonio Spurs won the third game 115-111, taking a 2-1 lead in the series. This result set the stage for the fourth game scheduled for Wednesday.
Trump praised the closely matched teams and complimented players Jalen Brunson, Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Karl-Anthony Towns. He also mentioned being born in New York and noted that those raised there are generally Knicks fans.
Famous faces in the stands
Among the notable attendees at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday was Taylor Swift. The Spurs started strong, as in the second game, finishing the first quarter ahead 41-22.
Wembanyama scored 13 points in the first quarter, while OG Anunoby led the New York side with 7 points. The intense pace of the game and the referee's decision were among the main topics overshadowing the series' progression.
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