Knicks Accept Trump White House Invite, Becoming First NBA Champion to Visit in 9 Years
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Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 17
Knicks Accept Trump White House Invite, Becoming First NBA Champion to Visit in 9 Years
3 articles · Updated · USA TODAY · Jun 17
Summary
James Dolan said the Knicks have accepted a White House invitation from President Donald Trump, with details still being worked out after New York's NBA title.
Dolan told WFAN he invited Trump to Game 3 of the Finals and called the president a friend of 30 years, saying he was proud to bring the team.
The decision could divide the roster politically; Josh Hart posted a derogatory message about Trump after Joe Biden's 2020 election win.
Five NBA champions crowned during Trump's presidencies had previously skipped White House visits, starting with the 2017 Warriors after Trump withdrew Stephen Curry's invitation.
The Knicks' acceptance would end a years-long standoff between the league and Trump-era White House tradition, with the team's championship parade set for 10 a.m. Thursday.