NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz set friendly wager ahead of states’ showdown in NBA Finals
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Cruz have placed a friendly wager ahead of the NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs. If the Knicks win, Gillibrand will treat Cruz and his staff to dinner, while Cruz will wear a Spurs jersey if the Spurs win. This light-hearted bet comes amidst a backdrop of political rivalry between New York and Texas.
- ▪Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Cruz agreed on a wager for the NBA Finals.
- ▪If the Knicks win, Gillibrand will provide Texas BBQ and other treats to Cruz's team.
- ▪Cruz will wear a Spurs jersey if the Spurs win, and Gillibrand will treat Cruz to dinner.
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Politics NY Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Texas Sen. Ted Cruz set friendly wager ahead of states’ showdown in NBA Finals By Caitlin McCormack Published June 1, 2026, 11:24 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google New Yorkers and Texans are ready for their states to square off in the NBA Finals — and Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Ted Cruz even agreed on a wager in a rare show of friendly sportsmanship across the political aisle. The New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs are set to tip off at Frost Bank Center, the Texans’ home court, Wednesday night. Tensions are already flaring between die-hard fans, including MAGA Republican Cruz and Democrat Gillibrand. 4 Texas Sen. Ted Cruz made a bet with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
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