Zohran Mamdani speaks out on trolling of Vivek Ramaswamy after Knicks’ sweep of Cavs
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani commented on the playful rivalry with Ohio Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy following the Knicks' sweep of the Cavaliers. Mamdani shared a lighthearted response to Ramaswamy's courtside post, emphasizing the excitement of the Knicks' success. The Knicks are set to compete in the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999.
- ▪Mayor Zohran Mamdani is enjoying the Knicks' success in his first year in office.
- ▪Vivek Ramaswamy posted a courtside picture during the Cavaliers vs. Knicks game, expressing support for the Cavs.
- ▪Mamdani humorously acknowledged the rivalry when asked about his retweet of Ramaswamy's post.
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NBA New York Knicks Zohran Mamdani speaks out on trolling of Vivek Ramaswamy after Knicks’ sweep of Cavs By Erich Richter Published May 27, 2026, 11:52 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has seen the Knicks reach the NBA Finals in his first year at the helm, but no one expected a budding rivalry between him and the Ohio Republican nominee for governor. Vivek Ramaswamy posted a courtside picture with his wife from Monday’s Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 4 at Rocket Arena, captioning the post, “Date night in Cleveland. Let’s go Cavs…all the way back!” Mamdani, who was in the upper bowl at MSG for Game 2, reposted it after the Knicks completed their sweep.
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