India, June 9 -- The New York Knicks are just two wins away from ending a championship drought that stretches more than five decades. As excitement builds across New York City, ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith has come with an unexpected request to President Donald Trump.

Speaking on his SiriusXM radio show, Smith said he would prefer that Trump stay away from Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. His comments quickly sparked discussion among basketball fans and political observers.

President Donald Trump has confirmed that he will be attending the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

"I've been a Knicks fan for a long time, and I'm also a Jim Dolan fan. He's a nice guy, OK? He spent a long time w...