Lakers looking forward to celebrate NBA title win at the White House ahead of Trump exit

In 1980s, President Ronald Reagan had taken to inviting championship teams to DC after season was over. tradition continued, with players looking forward to celebrating ir victory with President of United States. However, when Trump was sworn in on January 20, 2017, tradition was halted. 

After Steph Curry's 'hesitation' to visit after Golden State Warriors 2017 victory, Trump tweeted about withdrawing invitation. Players, including LeBron James, had a strong reaction to event, calling him out on ir social media platforms. "U bum," James wrote in 2017, "@StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So refore ain't invite. Going to White House was a great hor until you showed up!". 

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w, as Los Angeles Lakers have won ir 17th NBA title, Lakers and James are once again excited to visit White House. James had replied to a tweet by Draymond Green, saying he will go back to White House, even taking tequila and wine with him. 

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Lakers White House visit to be done after Joe Biden is sworn in?

According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Lakers are looking forward to resuming NBA's tradition to go to White House. However, a date is yet to be set. Reports add that COVID-19 protocols will be taken seriously, where y will look at a time where Lakers will play Washington Wizards at home – along with when Biden is free. As of w, NBA has only released a schedule for first half of 2020-21 season. 

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LeBron James White House visit

Coincidentally, last time NBA champions visited White House was in 2016 – when Cleveland Cavaliers won ir first title. However, as Trump becoming president clashed with league's values, visits have been halted for four years w. James – who won his fourth title – will be able to rekindle tradition with Biden. 

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(Im credits: LeBron James Instagram, AP)