The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House after winning the NBA championship, according to team owner James Dolan.
Dolan said the team has accepted the invitation and looks forward to taking part in the long-standing tradition of honoring championship teams at the White House. The date of the visit has not yet been announced.
If the visit takes place, the Knicks would become the first NBA championship team during Donald Trump’s presidency to willingly accept a White House invitation.
The trip comes after a historic season for New York. The Knicks ended their decades-long championship drought and brought an NBA title back to the franchise, giving fans a season they will not soon forget.
White House visits have been a tradition in American sports for many years, serving as a way to recognize and celebrate the achievements of championship teams. The Knicks’ upcoming visit will add another memorable chapter to an already remarkable season.