How NBA Teams Handled White House Invites Under Trump and Biden
Summary
The New York Knicks accepted an invitation to visit the White House after winning the NBA championship, which would be the first such visit under President Donald Trump’s terms. White House visits by NBA champions were common in the past but became less so during Trump’s first term, while they resumed mostly under President Joe Biden.Key Facts
- The New York Knicks won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years on June 13, 2024.
- Knicks owner James Dolan confirmed they accepted a White House invitation from President Trump.
- If the visit happens, the Knicks will be the first NBA team to visit the White House during Trump’s presidencies.
- NBA championship visits to the White House were routine before, but stopped during Trump’s first term due to political disagreements.
- The Golden State Warriors, 2017 and 2018 champions, did not visit after Trump withdrew the invitation following Stephen Curry’s hesitance.
- The Toronto Raptors skipped a visit in 2019, and the Lakers’ planned 2020 visit was canceled because of COVID-19.
- Under President Joe Biden, the Milwaukee Bucks, Warriors, and Boston Celtics visited the White House after their titles.
- The Oklahoma City Thunder did not visit the White House in 2025 during Trump’s second term due to scheduling issues, not politics.
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