James Dolan Takes Shot At Zohran Mamdani At Knicks Parade: ‘I Don’t Need Your Vote’

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1. 8d ago

   Kyle Kuzma Criticizes Mayor Zohran Mamdani Following Netanyahu Video

   NBA player Kyle Kuzma mocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on social media. Kuzma called Mamdani a "mayor playing president" after the mayor posted a video calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu. This follows previous tensions between Mamdani and Knicks owner James Dolan during the championship parade.

   What's confirmed:

   • Kyle Kuzma described New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani as a "mayor playing president".
   • Mamdani posted a video on X calling for the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu.
   • Kyle Kuzma plays for the Milwaukee Bucks.
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2. 36d ago

   James Dolan Clashes With Mayor Mamdani Amid White House Visit Dispute

   Knicks owner James Dolan told Mayor Zohran Mamdani "I don't need your vote" during the June 18 championship parade. Dolan announced a White House visit to see Donald Trump, though MVP Jalen Brunson stated no such decision had been made. The Knicks recently ended a 53-year championship drought by beating the San Antonio Spurs 4-1.

   What's confirmed:

   • James Dolan told a crowd "I don't need your vote" during the June 18 festivities.
   • The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 4-1 in the NBA Finals.
   • The Knicks ended a 53-year championship drought.
   • James Dolan is a close friend of Donald Trump.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Joy Reid compared James Dolan to a "plantation owner" for accepting a White House invitation.
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3. 40d ago

   James Dolan Targets Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Knicks Parade

   Knicks owner James Dolan told a crowd "I don't need your vote" following a speech by Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The incident occurred during championship festivities on June 18. Chris Hayes later questioned Mamdani about the tension between the two men.

   What's confirmed:

   • James Dolan told the crowd "I don't need your vote" during championship festivities on June 18.
   • The incident followed a speech given by Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • Zohran Mamdani and other politicians are using Knicks and Dodgers logos for campaign branding.
   • James Dolan used the championship and a White House visit to demonstrate ownership and power.
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4. 43d ago

   James Dolan Clashes With Mayor Zohran Mamdani At Knicks Celebration

   Knicks owner James Dolan targeted Mayor Zohran Mamdani during championship festivities on June 18. After Mamdani gave a speech at City Hall, Dolan told the crowd, "I don't need your vote." The incident occurred as the team celebrated its title run.

   What's confirmed:

   • James Dolan targeted Zohran Mamdani during the Knicks championship celebration on Thursday, June 18.
   • Dolan stated, "I don't need your vote, I don't need to quote to you, right, about what happened here because if you're real Knicks fans, you know it already."
   • The interaction took place at City Hall following a speech by Mamdani.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • James Dolan refused to applaud during the celebration.
   • Dolan seemed reluctant to participate in a photo opportunity while accepting a ceremonial key to the city.
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5. 45d ago

   James Dolan Confronts Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Knicks Championship Parade

   Knicks owner James Dolan and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani experienced visible tension during the team's championship celebration. After Mamdani delivered a speech about the franchise and awarded the keys to the city, Dolan told the crowd, "I don't need your vote." The interaction follows previous disputes between the two regarding a cancelled watch party at Madison Square Garden.

   What's confirmed:

   • James Dolan told revelers "I don't need your vote" following a speech by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
   • Mayor Zohran Mamdani presented the keys to the city to the Knicks and James Dolan during a ceremony at City Hall.
   • The New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973.
   • Dolan and Mamdani previously clashed over the cancellation of a Game 4 watch party at Madison Square Garden.

   Still unconfirmed:

   • James Dolan snubbed a photo opportunity with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
   • Dave Portnoy claimed Mamdani's persona as a Knicks super fan is an act.
   • A radio host criticized the content of Mayor Mamdani's parade speech.
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