Knicks still mulling whether to go to White House
The Knicks are apparently still deciding whether to become the first NBA champs to visit President Trump’s White House.Months after Knicks owner James Dolan said he accepted Trump’s invitation, Mike Brown, the team’s coach, said the organization hasn’t committed.“No, that’s still something that our guys, the organization, is internally discussing,” Brown said.“Whatever we decide to do, we’ll all do together.”Four previous NBA champs during the Trump Administration were either uninvited or skipped — the Warriors (twice), Raptors and Thunder.Last year, the Thunder cited a “timing issue” for not visiting the White House.
But scheduling conflicts can’t be a Knicks excuse this year.They have a day off before their first game in Washington against the Wizards on Dec.
18, followed by two days off before their next contest in New Orleans.It’s in the middle of a road trip.In 2018, the Warriors even visited former President Barack Obama instead of Trump.The year prior, Trump rescinded an invitation to the Warriors because star guard Stephen Curry expressed reluctance to go.
Brown was the top Warriors assistant coach for both those titles.Under President Biden, three of the four NBA champions visited the White House.The Nuggets skipped it after the White House postponed.
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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Enjoy this Post Sports+ exclusive newsletter! Dolan publicly declared on WFAN that he’d bring the 2026 champs to visit his buddy in Washington.“I’ve known [Trump] for 30 years and I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House,” Dolan said June 17, four days after the Knicks won the title.Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, became the first sitting president to attend an NBA Finals game when he watched Game 3 at MSG from a suite.
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