"The Knicks and Rangers are now cursed" - Knicks fans erupt over Donald Trump hosting rally at Madison Square Garden in NYC

Madison Square Garden, the New York Knicks and New York Rangers’ home arena hosted Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump’s rally on Sunday. Thousands trooped to the venue to support the former president who is running against Vice President Kamala Harris. Trump’s gathering came nine days before the US elections.

A video of the people crammed inside the building, standing in attention and singing the Star Spangled Banner, went viral.

Fans reacted to the scene that unfolded inside MSG:

“The Knicks and Rangers are now cursed to miss the playoffs this year. What was MSG thinking?”

One fan said:

“The Rangers and Knicks may never win a home game again unless an exorcism is performed afterwards.”

@mleeeezy added:

“Full of people who don't live in NY.”

@_kingshade commented:

"I know Mitch Robinson is there."

Another fan said:

“Knicks and Rangers ain’t winning a damn thing this year. There’s not enough sage in the world to cleanse that place from the ppl there.”

The New York Knicks and New York Rangers team owner James Dolan is reportedly a long-known friend and supporter of Donald Trump. He has contributed to Trump’s campaigns over the past few years.

Dolan married his wife Kristin in Mar-a-Lago, the former president’s exclusive resort in south Florida.

Trump’s speakers included Elon Musk, Melania Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his running mate JD Vance and many more.

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The New York Knicks and the New York Rangers have games after Donald Trump’s rally

Donald Trump’s rally at MSG was timed when the New York Knicks and the New York Rangers didn’t have any game. After the political event, the arena will once again host an NBA game. Jalen Brunson and Co. face Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. Four days later, the Rangers will host the Ottawa Senators to start a three-game homestand.

MSG was filled to the rafters in the Knicks’ home opening win against the Indiana Pacers 123-98 on Friday. It remains to be seen if the game against the Cavaliers will still be sold out after Trump’s rally.