Former NY Knick, NJ Sen. Bill Bradley says Trump "second fiddle" at Game 3

U.S. Former Knicks star and Sen. Bill Bradley says Trump is "second fiddle" for fans at NBA Finals Game 3 By Jordan Freiman Jordan Freiman News Editor Jordan Freiman is a news editor for CBSNews.com. He covers breaking news, trending stories, sports and crime. Jordan has previously worked at Spin and Death and Taxes. Read Full Bio Jordan Freiman June 8, 2026 / 6:51 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Former New York Knicks star and ex-New Jersey Sen. Bill Bradley was a crucial part of the Knicks' last championship team more than 50 years ago, and with President Trump attending the first NBA Finals game at Madison Square Garden since 1999 on Monday night, Bradley said "he's second fiddle" when it comes to the main attraction."The people are there to see these two teams play," Bradley told CBS News' Nikole Killion. "And what is compelling about the teams are the values they display like unselfishness, discipline, resilience, the kind of things that we need more of in our world at large."Bradley spent all 10 seasons of his NBA career with the Knicks, winning two titles in 1969-1970 and 1972-1973, also earning his single All-Star nod in the '72-'73 season."If you think of your teammate first and yourself second, that's an important thing that the Knicks today and the Knicks in the past demonstrate," Bradley said when asked what makes this team similar to the ones that won those two championships. "If you're disciplined, you're not just flying off but you're playing to plan; that's another thing. So this is not rocket science. It's what a team does if they want to be a champion. And I think this team has the makings of a champion." Bill Bradley drives toward the basket as Willis Reed sets a pick against the Buffalo Braves during an NBA basketball game in Madison Square Garden on Oct. 16, 1973. Ross Lewis Asked what makes Madison Square Garden such a special place to play, Bradley said it's the fans."They applaud the pass that leads to the pass that leads to the bask...