New York Knicks owner James Dolan donated more than $300,000 to a pro-Donald Trump Donald John TrumpHR McMaster says president's policy to withdraw troops from Afghanistan is 'unwise' Cast of 'Parks and Rec' reunite for virtual town hall to address Wisconsin voters Biden says Trump should step down over coronavirus response MORE group less than two months before Trump was elected president.

Dolan donated $300,000 to the group “Trump Victory” last September and another $2,700 — the maximum contribution allowed — directly to Trump’s campaign, the New York Daily News reported Thursday.

News of Dolan's donation comes amid near-universal opposition to Trump around the NBA. Star players including LeBron James, Stephen Curry and Carmelo Anthony have been publicly critical of the president's policies, as have head coaches Gregg Popovich, Steve Kerr and Stan Van Gundy.

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James, the basketball league's biggest star, endorsed Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton Hillary Diane Rodham ClintonHillicon Valley: FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden | Treasury Dept. sanctions Iranian government-backed hackers The Hill's Campaign Report: Arizona shifts towards Biden | Biden prepares for drive-in town hall | New Biden ad targets Latino voters FBI chief says Russia is trying to interfere in election to undermine Biden MORE before the election and campaigned with her in his home state of Ohio.

Anthony, who publicly ripped Trump the day after his election, plays for Dolan's team.

Dolan has previously contributed to campaigns on both sides, backing former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney (R), Sen. John McCain John Sidney McCainThe electoral reality that the media ignores Kelly's lead widens to 10 points in Arizona Senate race: poll COVID response shows a way forward on private gun sale checks MORE (R-Ariz.) and former Sen. John Kerry John Forbes KerryThe Memo: Warning signs flash for Trump on debates Divided country, divided church TV ads favored Biden 2-1 in past month MORE (D-Mass.).