New York Knicks owner James Dolan wasn’t impressed with the San Antonio Spurs‘ halftime performances during Games 1 and 2 of the 2026 NBA Finals.
While the Knicks had hip-hop stars Cardi B and Wu-Tang Clan perform at halftime of Games 3 and 4, respectively, in New York, the Spurs didn’t match that level of star power with their own entertainment.
James Dolan Trolls Spurs After Having Cardi B, Wu-Tang Perform in New York
GettyNEW YORK, NY – MARCH 18: James Dolan, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden, answers questions during the press conference to introduce Phil Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
While speaking on WFAN Sports Radio in New York prior to Game 4 of the Finals between the Knicks and Spurs, Dolan trolled the Spurs by comparing the halftime entertainment at Madison Square Garden to the halftime entertainment at the Frost Bank Center.
“You know at halftime what’s happening tonight? The reunification of the whole Wu-Tang Clan,” Dolan said. “I gotta say, we had Cardi B at halftime for the third game, we have the reunification of Wu-Tang for the fourth game and San Antonio had a dog on a beach ball during their halftime.”
For most, halftime entertainment at a sporting event is an afterthought, unless it’s the Super Bowl. But, this is James Dolan we’re talking about, so of course he’s going to find a way to make the halftime performances a competition between the two organizations.
Maybe there’s something to who performs at halftime, because the Knicks were down by 27 points heading into halftime of Game 4 on Wednesday night and the crowd at Madison Square Garden was completely dead.
Then, Wu-Tang performed during the intermission and brought some life back into the building. In the second half, the Knicks were able to build on that energy and ultimately complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. Dolan should sent Wu-Tang a thank you card or something.
James Dolan Now One Win Away from First NBA Title as Owner of Knicks
GettyNEW YORK, NY – MARCH 18: James Dolan, Executive Chairman of Madison Square Garden looks on during the press conference to introduce Phil Jackson as President of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on March 18, 2014 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
Following the Knicks’ 107-106 victory in Game 4, Dolan is now just one win away from securing his first championship as the owner of the franchise. It’s been a long wait for Dolan, as he’s been in his position with the Knicks for over a quarter of a century since he inherited the team from his father, Charles Dolan.
For most of Dolan’s tenure as owner, New York has been a complete afterthought. However, they’ve turned things around as of late. The Knicks have made the playoffs in four consecutive years, and they’re just a single win away from their first title since 1973.
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