2024-25 NBA champions OKC Thunder were scheduled to meet the President of the USA, Donald Trump, for a customary visit teams do after winning the title. However, the meeting did not take place due to logistical and timing concerns, as informed by a Thunder spokesperson. Fans shared their varied reactions to the news on social media.
The news of the Thunder skipping to visit the White House quickly spread on social media, and fans shared several theories about the main reason. One wrote:
“Sam “Milk Money” Presti was never allowing them to go there, lmao”
Another fan suggested that the visit was just a tradition and should not be given any political angle, and wrote:
“It’s really sad to see leagues get so political, you can go to the White House after winning a championship and not support the president. You attending an event that has a history dating back well over 100 years doesn’t mean you are endorsing the president.”
This fan suggested that the team denied the opportunity just because Trump is the President:
“The timing issue is Donald Trump happens to be president”
Some fans even supported the team and the management for not visiting President Trump, as one wrote:
“Because their players have a strong moral compass.”
This fan even referred to global events while sharing views and wrote:
“Perhaps it’s not a timing issue for the Thunder, perhaps it’s a timing issue for the President who is quite busy these days trying to put down a fascist regime!”
Whatever the reason might be behind skipping the White House visit, the Thunder have had a dream run this regular season and are set to enter the playoffs as the top seed in the Western Conference.
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Even though the Thunder has battled injuries for a better part of the season, especially with Jalen Williams, who is out due to a right hamstring strain, the team has continued to win, running on a hot 10-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is leading the franchise, averaging 31.5 points and 6.6 assists.
Moreover, Jared McCain has been a crucial addition in the mid-season trade period, who was not regarded as an elite shooter. However, he has seemingly turned his season around, adding 26 points in the last game, shooting 5-9 from deep.
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