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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Jalen Brunson says Knicks have not decided on White House visit
Caption: Jalen Brunson says Knicks have not decided on White House visit. Jalen Brunson says the New York Knicks have not yet decided whether they will visit the White House after winning the NBA title, despite the team's owner saying they have accepted. Brunson told New York Magazine that the players have not discussed the issue and will make a collective decision when the time comes. The uncertainty contrasts with owner James Dolan's public comments that he was proud to bring the team to meet Donald Trump, whom he has known for decades. The topic has drawn attention because no NBA champion visited Trump's White House during his first presidential term, making a Knicks visit historically significant if it happens. The issue also comes amid differing political views surrounding the team, with some players having previously criticized Trump publicly. Brunson avoided taking a personal position, emphasizing that any decision would be made as a group rather than individually. The comments leave the championship team's White House plans unresolved, with no timetable announced for a final decision. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Sports,Jalen Brunson,New York Knicks,James Doland,Donald Trump,White House,NBA Championship,title,collective,decision,individual,political differences,basketball,Madison Square Garden
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