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An NBA champion will visit the White House for the first time during the administration of President Donald J. Trump.
New York Knicks owner James Dolan, who invited Trump to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals, said the team will accept an invite from the president on Wednesday, June 17, during an appearance on WFAN New York.
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“As a matter of fact, thank you for asking me that, we just did receive an invitation from the White House, which we accepted,” Dolan said during the appearance. “We still have to figure out the details, et cetera, but yes, of course. Look, I invited the President to come down for the game. He is a friend. I’ve known him for 30 years and I’m very proud to bring the team to the White House.”
Dolan has long been a supporter and donor of Trump and sat alongside the President in Dolan’s suite June 8 during New York’s 115-111 loss against the Spurs in Game 3, the team’s only defeat during the series.
“Well, I’ve been a Knick fan for a long time, and I’m also a Jim Dolan fan,” Trump said June 4. “He’s a nice guy, OK? He spent a long time wanting to win, and he’s a competitive guy. He’s got a team that’s amazing.”
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
The New York Knicks secured the NBA title with a decisive performance to close out the Finals.
See the defining moments from the championship‑clinching win as the series came to an end.
Above, Mikal Bridges #25 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks react during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals at Frost Bank Center on June 13, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.
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Best moments from Knicks’ title-clinching NBA Finals win
The New York Knicks secured the NBA title with a decisive performance to close out the Finals.
See the defining moments from the championship‑clinching win as the series came to an end.
Above, Mikal Bridges #25 and Mitchell Robinson #23 of the New York Knicks react during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs…
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