Jimmy Kimmel Rips Trump’s Baffling NBA Cameo in a Scathing Late‑Night Monologue
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- June 08, 2026
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Kimmel goes after Trump's basketball blunder
Jimmy Kimmel mocks Donald Trump's awkward NBA appearance, turning it into a punchy political roast on his show.
When former President Donald Trump strutted into an NBA arena last week, he seemed to think a basketball court was just another stage for his brand of showmanship. He even joked about getting a shot at the game, as if a former commander‑in‑chief could just waltz onto the hardwood and take a dunk.
Jimmy Kimmel, never one to miss a chance for a good ribbing, turned the whole episode into a full‑blown satire on his late‑night platform. "I love how Trump thinks the NBA is a charity fundraiser for his ego," Kimmel quipped, pausing just long enough for the studio audience to burst into laughter. He went on to point out that Trump’s basketball IQ was about as deep as a puddle in the Sahara.
There were a few moments where Kimmel’s jokes felt almost too close to home – a nod to the former president’s penchant for turning any public event into a political rally. He teased, "If Trump really wanted to play, maybe he should've asked the referees for a timeout… or better yet, a cheat code." The crowd roared, and even the camera cut to a replay of Trump’s bewildered face during the game, as if to underline just how out of his depth he looked.
Beyond the humor, Kimmel’s monologue hinted at a deeper critique: that Trump’s foray into sports was less about genuine fandom and more about keeping himself in the headlines. "It's not about the love of the game; it's about the love of being seen," he said, slipping in a sly jab at the former president’s constant media hunger.
The segment wrapped up with Kimmel delivering his classic sign‑off, a tongue‑in‑cheek reminder that while Trump can command a crowd on a political stage, he might still be a benchwarmer when it comes to actual basketball. The studio lights dimmed, the laughter lingered, and viewers were left with a vivid reminder that late‑night comedy can still cut through the noise with a sharp, well‑timed punch.
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