Knicks Head to White House After Historic Championship

The New York Knicks are preparing for a visit to the White House, owner James Dolan announced on Wednesday. This marks the first time an NBA Finals winning team will visit the White House during President Trump's time in office. Dolan stated that an invitation has been received and accepted, with details still being finalized. He also mentioned he had invited the President to attend a Finals game.

A White House official confirmed contact with the Knicks and anticipation for hosting the team soon. It remains uncertain which players will attend the visit. President Trump, a friend of Dolan and a Knicks fan, attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals, which the Knicks lost.

The Knicks secured their first NBA championship in over half a century, winning the final two games of the series. Mr. Trump praised the team and player Jalen Brunson on social media following their victory. While the Knicks are set to visit, the Oklahoma City Thunder, winners the previous year, did not visit due to scheduling conflicts.

Previous NBA champions have had varied interactions with the White House. The Golden State Warriors were uninvited by Mr. Trump in 2017, and he had previously stated he would not invite Lakers star LeBron James. Championship teams from other sports, like the Philadelphia Eagles, have visited.