Trump told reporters at $8,000-per-ticket NBA Finals that unaffordable ticket prices are just 'the way life goes' and suggested people watch on TV instead — while preparing to attend Game 3 himself at Madison Square Garden. The remark drew criticism for tone-deafness given that ordinary fans are priced out of what should be a major cultural event, especially with his own attendance highlighting the class divide. The Knicks haven't reached the Finals since 1999, making this a rare moment for New York basketball that most city residents cannot afford to witness live.