“That's ridiculous”: Knicks star Josh Hart throws shades at unbelievable ticket prices for Game 3

The phrase NBA Finals Game 3 ticket prices has become almost as popular in New York as the Knicks themselves. As Madison Square Garden prepares to host its first NBA Finals game in nearly three decades, excitement has reached a level few could have imagined. So has the cost of getting through the doors.For many lifelong Knicks supporters, this should be the moment they've waited years to experience. Instead, thousands are finding themselves priced out of history. With the Knicks carrying a 2-0 series lead over the San Antonio Spurs and sitting two wins away from their first championship since 1999, demand has exploded across the city. Players feel the energy. They also understand the frustration. Josh Hart did not hide his feelings when discussing the soaring prices ahead of Monday night's Game 3."I kind of wish the ticket prices weren't as crazy as they are. I feel like a lot of people who have been waiting for this moment for a very long time unfortunately aren't able to get into the building. The cheapest ticket $7K, $8,000. That's ridiculous."Hart's comments reflected what many fans have been saying for days. After years of rebuilding, heartbreak, and near misses, the Knicks are finally back on basketball's biggest stage. Yet for many supporters who stayed loyal through the difficult seasons, attending the game has become financially impossible.Even so, Hart expects the atmosphere inside Madison Square Garden to live up to its legendary reputation."The Garden is gonna be rockin"Given the stakes, it is hard to argue otherwise. New York enters the game riding a franchise-record 13-game winning streak. Another victory would move the Knicks within one win of capturing the NBA title on their home floor.The numbers behind Game 3 are staggering.As of the weekend, the cheapest available ticket on the resale market had climbed to approximately $13,421, making it the most expensive NBA Finals ticket ever recorded.Here's how the market currently looks:The surge reflects a perfect storm of factors. The Knicks have not hosted an NBA Finals game since 1999. They hold a commanding lead in the series. Celebrity interest has skyrocketed, with stars such as Ben Stiller and Timothée Chalamet already following the team throughout the Finals. President Donald Trump is also expected to attend Game 3, adding another layer of attention.