Mike Brown

The reigning NBA champion New York Knicks have not yet decided whether to accept the traditional champions' invitation to visit the White House and President Donald Trump this season, coach Mike Brown said on Tuesday. Championship teams have customarily made the trip, but visits have become politically charged in recent years, and the Knicks' hesitation has drawn attention as fans and commentators weigh in on whether the team should go.

The New York Knicks have won the NBA championship but have not yet said whether they will make the traditional champions' visit to the White House. Coach Mike Brown was noncommittal when asked about the trip, leaving open whether the team will take part in the custom. The question of whether championship teams visit the White House has often been politically charged, drawing attention beyond sports.