CLEVELAND — If the Warriors beat the Cavaliers for their third NBA title in four years, they will not have to discuss whether to accept an invitation to the White House.
President Trump told reporters Friday morning that “we’re not going to invite either team,” referencing Golden State and Cleveland, for a visit to the White House.
“Man, its Game 4 of the Finals,” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said when asked pregame Friday about Trump’s decision. “We’re going to focus on the game tonight. So, thank you for asking.”
Trump’s statement came three days after Cleveland’s LeBron James said neither the Cavaliers nor the Warriors would accept an offer to celebrate an NBA championship with the president, an assertion that Golden State’s two former MVPs, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry, later backed up.