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Knicks Accept Trump’s White House Invite After 50-Year Title

6/18/2026

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Knicks Accept Invitation

Knicks accepted President Donald Trump’s White House invitation after winning first NBA title in 50 years.
Owner James Dolan confirmed on WFAN New York that Trump called him “a nice guy” on June 4.
A White House official called rumors the Knicks declined the visit “fake news.”
The Knicks would be the first NBA champion to visit the Oval Office, while the Oklahoma City Thunder declined a White House visit last year.

Summary

Knicks Roasting Trump

Josh Hart’s old tweet resurfaced demanding “GET TRUMP'S DUMBA** OUT THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!!!.”
Mitchell Robinson, a registered Republican, called President Donald Trump’s White House appearance “cool, I guess.”
Jose Alvarado said he would go to the White House only if his teammates also attended.
Fans booed President Donald Trump on the jumbotron during Game 3 at Madison Square Garden.
LeBron James labeled President Donald Trump a “bum” on X.

History

Historical Context

In 1991 the Chicago Bulls, fresh off their first NBA title, visited the White House and were greeted by President George H.W. Bush, setting a championship-celebration precedent. The Bulls won six championships between 1991 and 1998, linking the NBA to politics, a pattern repeated when the New York Knicks accepted President Donald Trump’s June 4, 2024 White House invitation.

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Knicks Accept Invitation

Knicks accepted President Donald Trump’s White House invitation after winning first NBA title in 50 years.
Owner James Dolan confirmed on WFAN New York that Trump called him “a nice guy” on June 4.
A White House official called rumors the Knicks declined the visit “fake news.”
The Knicks would be the first NBA champion to visit the Oval Office, while the Oklahoma City Thunder declined a White House visit last year.

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