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Game 3 of the NBA Finals will be the first NBA championship game at Madison Square Garden in 27 years. The energy was high in New York City all day on Monday, June 8, even as fans had to wait in line for hours to get into the historic arena to watch their beloved New York Knicks. There were heightened security measures due to President Donald Trump attending the matchup with the San Antonio Spurs.

Besides the president, there were countless celebrities at the game, including the usual Spike Lee and Ben Stiller along with Pete Davidson, Tina Fey and Derek Jeter. Walt "Clyde" Frazier stole the show in an orange and yellow geometric tuxedo jacket.

Clyde is on his way pic.twitter.com/aVANjrQrLi

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) June 8, 2026

But we're here to talk about the players ...

With the series moving from Texas to the Big Apple, surprisingly nobody broke out their Timbs for the pregame tunnel. But one Knicks player paid tribute to one of New York's finest rap groups and several others continued to make strong fashion statements.

Here is the NBA Finals Game 3 Fit Check:

7. Stephon Castle - San Antonio Spurs

Stephon Castle has mastered the art of cozy. He doesn't just throw on a random sweatsuit. He picks interesting pieces and just looks cool. For Game 3, the San Antonio Spurs guard opted for a Patti LaBelle graphic T-shirt and these interesting Balenciaga sweatpants with tattoo-like doodles on them.

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6. Jordan Clarkson - New York Knicks

Jordan Clarkson went with kind of a sailor-ballerina look? The New York Knicks guard, who is never afraid to play with his fashion choices, wore an all-tan ensemble with a v-neck jacket and gray legwarmers with his sneakers. It's... different!

I’m calling Jordan Clarkson’s Game 3 look “Sailor Ballerina.”

📷 @nyknickspic.twitter.com/VSxnA9swEJ

— Victoria Hernandez (@LadyViii) June 9, 2026

5. Jordan McLaughlin - San Antonio Spurs

Jordan McLaughlin's outfit starts simple enough with a white long sleeve T-shirt from Kith and a single chain. What boosts him onto the list is these really cool pants. They have a dark-colored base with an elegant baroque floral pattern.

Jordan McLaughlin’s pants are super cool!

📷 @spurs#NBAFinalspic.twitter.com/kMIUjVXXW3

— Victoria Hernandez (@LadyViii) June 9, 2026

4. Victor Wembanyama - San Antonio Spurs

Victor Wembanyama went with a classic look, the Canadian tuxedo. His teammate, Carter Bryant, might have had a more interesting set in Game 1. But the Defensive Player of the Year does a great job with proportions as is evidenced here. The large red Louis Vuitton duffel is a nice pop of color.

WEMBY ARRIVES FOR GAME 3 👽

NYK LEADS SAS, 2-0.
8:30 PM ET on ABC & ESPN. pic.twitter.com/duAwrhHJVE

— NBA (@NBA) June 8, 2026

3. Karl-Anthony Towns - New York Knicks

Karl-Anthony Towns was too cool for school in this look. He wore long black sweatpants with black sneakers and a backwards baseball cap. The statement piece here is definitely the Dipset graphic T-shirt. Doesn't get more New Yawk than that.

Karl-Anthony Towns is repping New Yawk in the Dipset tee 🫡

📷 @nyknickspic.twitter.com/6tFO7r8ViK

— Victoria Hernandez (@LadyViii) June 9, 2026

2. Mikal Bridges - New York Knicks

In a sea of neutrals, it was impossible to miss Mikal Bridges in this coral-colored polo from one of the most popular brands right now, Martine Rose. He expertly let the shirt do the talking with black nylon pants and black sneakers.

Everyone loves Martine Rose, including Mikal Bridges! 🌹

📷 @nyknickspic.twitter.com/WwpJM1EICu

— Victoria Hernandez (@LadyViii) June 9, 2026

1. Jeremy Sochan - New York Knicks

Jeremy Sochan's key fashion statement, his colorful hair, might be gone, but his style is still on point. The New York Knicks forward looked clean in the best fit of the night. He wore a well-fitting white knit shirt and baggy black pants. Patent black boots gave the outfit just enough edge.

Jeremy Sochan looks GOOD in this clean look. The boots add just enough edge.

📷 @nyknickspic.twitter.com/zsF5pFUdJk

— Victoria Hernandez (@LadyViii) June 9, 2026

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