Jemele Hill Slams Knicks Owner For Politicizing the Team for Trump | The Joy Reid Show

James Dolan is forcing the Knicks to visit Trump's White House — and he probably didn't even ask the players. In this TJRS show clip, Joy Reid and sports journalist Jemele Hill unpack the controversy surrounding the Knicks owner's announcement. They discuss how this feels like a plantation-era move, forcing a predominantly Black and Latino team to stand with a president who has a historically low approval rating among Black voters. Jemele explains that players aren't contractually obligated to go, but Dolan's pettiness has already created an unnecessary distraction during what should be a celebration. They also touch on the World Cup and how it's showing a brighter America that Trump doesn't define. SUBSCRIBE to never miss a moment!:    / @thejoyreidshow   #JoyReidShow #JoyAnnReid #TheJoyReidShow #JoyReid #JoyReidYouTube ABOUT JOY REID: Joy-Ann Lomena Reid (AKA Joy Reid) is a best-selling American author, political journalist and TV host. She was a national correspondent for MSNBC and is best known for hosting the Emmy-nominated, NAACP Award-winning political commentary and analysis show, The ReidOut, from 2020 to 2025. Her previous anchoring credits include The Reid Report (2014–2015) and AM Joy (2016–2020). STAY CONNECTED WITH THE SHOW: Website: https://www.joyannreid.com Substack: https://substack.com/@joyannreid Facebook:   / 61576759980854   Instagram:   / joyreidshow   TikTok:   / thejoyreidshow   Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/joyannreid.bsky.social FOLLOW JOY ON SOCIAL: Facebook:   / joyreidofficial   Instagram:   / joyannreid   TikTok:   / joyreidofficial   Want to hear more of our theme song? Check out the Foodchain page on BandCamp: https://thefoodchain.bandcamp.com/tra... ============================= Chapters: 0:00 James Dolan Accepts White House Invitation for the Knicks 2:16 Did Dolan Ask the Players? Probably Not. 4:15 The Knicks Would Be the First NBA Team at a Trump White House 6:47 Dolan Has Put the Players in an Impossible Position 8:06 This Feels Plantation-Era and Subservient 11:14 Trump Doesn't Respect the Office, So Why Should Anyone Else? 14:44 Players Are Not Contractually Obligated to Go 16:50 The World Cup Is Showing a Brighter America 19:51 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contains content that is property of The Joy Reid Show, a production of Image Lab Media Group. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to this YouTube Channel is provided. © 2026 The Joy Reid Show    / @thejoyreidshow