Not long after the Golden State Warriors won the NBA Finals, a report surfaced alleging that the Warriors had unanimously chose to skip the traditional celebratory visit to the White House. "We have not received an invitation to the White House, but will make those decisions when and if necessary", the Warriors' statement read.
The issue of teams visiting the White House has become prevalent since Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential election in November.
Then it was Golden State's turn again, taking the title in five games. There have been many questions about whether or not the team to win the National Basketball Association championship would make the visit. The reports did not specifically cite President Trump as a reason, but Warriors coach Steve Kerr and star Stephen Curry have been particularly critical of Trump since the election.
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"Frankly, I think it's why Trump couldn't be more ill-suited to be president, because he's a blowhard", Kerr told Sports Illustrated in May. To be a great leader, there have to be some qualities in there.
"I can't believe we're getting this question already", Lacob said. "We try to talk our young people out of being bullies".
While the Warriors are expected to decline Trump's invitation, the Clemson football team attended its championship ceremony at the White House this week. Warriors player Shaun Livingston made his feelings about a visit crystal clear several months ago, telling 95.7 The Game in no uncertain terms that "I definitely wouldn't go". Or, in the case of Kevin Durant, drink a little too much of it.
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