NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 22: (L-R) Celebrities Chris Rock, Ben Stiller, Gary Vaynerchuk, and Spike Lee react toward Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the New York Knicks during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round Playoffs at Madison Square Ga rden on April 22, 2024 in New York City. The Knicks won 104-101. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) | Getty Images I used to live in New York, Brooklyn to be exact. I remember how expensive it was compared to San Antonio, where I grew up and currently live. Over a decade ago, I paid rent on an 800 square foot apartment that to this day is more expensive than the mortgage on my house. New York is a hub of culture — concerts, theater, symphonies, operas — but it will cost you. Right now, there is no hotter ticket available than the NBA Finals. At last search, ticket prices continue to rise. NBA Finals ticket prices are out of control 😵‍💫 – @JoeRaineriReal Knicks fans are getting priced out. Game 3 tickets are around $8.2K for nosebleeds, Game 4 starts at $8.5K, and Game 6 tops $9K. That's more expensive than Super Bowl and World Cup tickets. Insane… pic.twitter.com/1mSHomqJKA— SportsGrid (@SportsGrid) June 5, 2026 Game 3’s “get in” price is $8,200 for a nosebleed seat. That’s a $700 rise since Thursday alone. Game 4 starts at $8,500 and entry to a possible Game 6 will run you $9,000. That’s more than a Super Bowl ticket or even a seat at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. On Thursday, the NBA held media day for both the Spurs and Knicks. Jalen Brunson got this question: “I know you’re focused on tomorrow, but you know New York is going crazy for everything that you guys do. Ticket prices have been ridiculous. Last night after you guys won, they went crazy higher. There was a report that in the last row of the Garden, there are seats on sale for $7,500. What show would you pay that amount of money to go see?” Brunson took a minute. His beathe was audible as he considered the premise. “That’s a good question. A live Michael Jackson performance. That’s a good one. That’s a good one.” Brunson smirked as he responded, revealing he was really taken aback by the question. His answer also reveals he some respectable old school tastes. Michael Jackson was one one of the greatest and most popular music artists, he was an amazing performer. To this day, Thriller remains the best selling album of all time. For perspective, a ticket to see Michael Jackson in 1984 cost roughly $30, considered high at the time. In 1988, a ticket to see his Bad world tour at London’s Wembley Stadium was £17.50, or roughly $65 in American dollars today. $7,500 in the 80s should have yielded the concert, backstage passes, catered meal, limo to and from, private jet to the city of your choice, and singing Paul McCartney part on “The Girl Is Mine.” As the series heads to The Big Apple, contemplate the question for yourself- is there a ticket worth $7,500 of your hard earned money? Welcome to the Thread. Join in the conversation, start your own discussion, and share your thoughts. This is the Spurs community, your Spurs community. Thanks for being here. Our community guidelines apply which should remind everyone to be cool, avoid personal attacks, not to troll and to watch the language. ...read more read less