James Dolan says Knicks will visit Trump, White House, but Letitia James says not so fast
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Key Points:
- The New York Knicks have accepted an invitation from the White House, with team president James Dolan expressing pride in bringing the team to meet President Trump.
- Dolan mentioned his long-standing friendship with Trump, having known him for 30 years, and had previously invited the president to a Knicks game.
- During Trump's presidency, several NBA teams declined White House invitations, notably the Golden State Warriors in 2017 after Stephen Curry expressed reluctance to attend.
- The Warriors and Toronto Raptors also skipped visits in subsequent years, while the Los Angeles Lakers waited until Joe Biden's presidency to make their White House visit.
- Most recent NBA champions have visited the White House under Biden, but the Oklahoma City Thunder declined Trump's invitation after his return to office in 2025.
