Zohran Mamdani takes in Knicks-Spurs NBA Finals game, sticks with nosebleed seats

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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrived at Madison Square Garden to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8.

He was spotted being escorted by security guards from a blacked-out SUV across the street and toward the Madison Square Garden entrance.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani arrives to Game 3 pic.twitter.com/Wm8mVMYUsT

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 9, 2026

During a news conference earlier Monday, Mamdani said he "bought my ticket for nearly $1,000 from Madison Square Garden. I will be going to tonight's Game 3; I will be standing for the duration of the game."

Mamdani's office shared a photo during the game of the mayor high above the court with state lawmakers.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani is watching the Knicks game with state lawmakers from a perch that appears to be high above the court. (Photo from the mayor’s office.) pic.twitter.com/pNN8tlSL8r

— Emma G. Fitzsimmons (@emmagf) June 9, 2026

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Zohran Mamdani watches Knicks‑Spurs NBA Finals from nosebleeds

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