The Grammy-nominated singer and Broadway actor performed the national anthem before tipoff as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs in a highly anticipated Finals matchup.
Wilson's appearance came as national attention was already focused on Game 3 due to Trump's attendance. The president, who became the first sitting U.S. president to attend an NBA Finals game, stood in a private suite and saluted during the anthem.
Avery Wilson performs on stage during the 2016 ESSENCE Festival presented by Coca Cola at the Louisiana Superdome.Photo by Bennett Raglin/Getty Images for 2016 Essence Festival
Avery Wilson sings the national anthem in MSG before Game 3 and receives loud cheers from time to time.President Donald Trump salutes. pic.twitter.com/VS126jAl9w
— MrBuckBuck (@MrBuckBuckNBA) June 9, 2026Wilson has become a familiar face at Madison Square Garden throughout the Knicks' playoff run.
Fans watching Game 3 quickly flooded social media with positive reactions.
Another fan added, “Amazing voice.”
A separate reaction read, “He sounded INCREDIBLE.”
Following the game, Wilson addressed the public response and thanked supporters for their encouragement.
Reflecting on the experience, he added: “Me singing the National Anthem at the finals tonight - the Knicks vs the Spurs - was truly an unforgettable moment, even though I wanted us to win New York City so we could turn up. The game is not over. I know who was in the audience so I didn't think that people were booing me at all. I was also prompted to know that they probably would do so.”
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