Jun 5, 2018 - Politics & Policy

LeBron James doubts NBA champion will visit White House

LeBron James on the bench

LeBron James before Game 2 of the NBA Finals. Photo: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

LeBron James told reporters that he doubts either his Cleveland Cavaliers or the Golden State Warriors — both currently facing off in the NBA Finals — would accept an invitation to the White House after winning the title, reports Marc Spears of ESPN.

Flashback: Like the ongoing debacle with the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, President Trump disinvited the Warriors from the White House after they won the championship last year. That prompted James to address Trump on Twitter: "Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!"

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