Jimmy Kimmel lampooned former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, dubbing him “Dozes Malone” after footage showed Trump appearing to nod off during Game 3 of the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden. Kimmel quipped the president became “the first sitting president to shut down a major U.S. city so he could take a nap” before a sold‑out crowd, during a televised broadcast that attracted millions.

New York fans blamed the nap for the Knicks’ loss, while fellow late‑night hosts riffed on the spectacle. Jimmy Fallon mocked Trump’s demand for “five more points” for the Knicks, and Desi Lydic warned the president that he isn’t a referee, and sparked a flurry of memes online. The jokes amplified a broader political theater surrounding a high‑stakes basketball showdown.

Clips of the incident streamed across social platforms, driving a spike in real‑time engagement that networks monetize through premium ad spots. Brands tied to the NBA broadcast saw heightened exposure, while political satire proved its staying power as a ratings magnet, and reinforce the symbiotic link between politics and entertainment.