When the Golden State Warriors arrive to D.C. next week, they will be going on a private tour of an undisclosed location with kids in the community instead of visiting the White House.
According to ESPN, the Warriors wanted “the outing to be a personal, intimate experience.”
The Warriors will be the rare sports team to not visit the White House after winning a championship. Warriors star Stephen Curry, coach Steve Kerr and others have been outspoken critics of President Trump. As a team, they debated whether to accept an invitation to the White House.
But last September, President Trump tweeted the invitation was “withdrawn.” ESPN reported the players were likely to vote against going, regardless.
Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team.Stephen Curry is hesitating,therefore invitation is withdrawn!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017
ESPN also reported the Warriors turned down a chance to do a celebration at the U.S. Capitol with D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi because they didn’t want the event to be political.
The Warriors play the Wizards on Feb. 28, and their event will be held the day before.
• Matthew Paras can be reached at mparas@washingtontimes.com.
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