Knicks Will Visit Trump At White House To Celebrate Championship, Says James Dolan

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New York Knicks proprietor James Dolan and president Leon Rose assistance nan Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy aft their squad defeated nan San Antonio Spurs successful Game Five of nan 2026 NBA Finals Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

“We conscionable did person an invitation from nan White House, which we accepted,” said New York Knicks proprietor James Dolan connected WFAN this afternoon.

The announcement is news because only 2 of nan past 10 NBA Champions person visited 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The Oklahoma City Thunder, who won past year, declined to sojourn President Trump owed to a “timing issue.” The Boston Celtics were hosted by Joe Biden successful June 2024 aft their win. The Milwaukee Bucks and nan Golden State Warriors were besides received by Biden. But nan Lakers, nan Nuggets nan Raptors and nan Warriors each declined to sojourn during Trump’s first term. Thus, nan Knicks would beryllium nan first NBA Champions to beryllium welcomed by Trump successful either of his 2 position successful office.

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