The defending NBA champions, Milwaukee Bucks, have planned their White House visit to be honored by President Joe Biden on November 8th. Via Tim Bontemps:
The Milwaukee Bucks are scheduled to make their trip to the White House to celebrate winning the 2021 NBA title on Nov. 8, sources told ESPN. The Bucks will be the first NBA team to visit the White House since the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers visited former President Obama.
— Tim Bontemps (@TimBontemps) October 30, 2021
The Bucks won their first NBA championship in 50 years. The team celebrated their championship with a parade in Milwaukee on July 22.
Milwaukee will be the first NBA team to visit the White House since 2016 when LeBron James and the Cavs traveled to DC. Previous champions of the league decided not to attend the White House while former President Donald Trump was in office.
The Bucks have had quite the summer and fall while being champions. After winning the title they had a parade, Giannis Antetokounmpo took the trophy to Greece, then they had a ring ceremony, and will now visit the White House.
Article Continues BelowPresident Biden honored the Bucks after they won the championship.
Congratulations to the NBA Champions Milwaukee @Bucks on claiming your first NBA title in 50 years. Your city and your President are proud.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 21, 2021
Milwaukee was one of the vocal teams in the NBA bubble and even protested one of the games due to violence against black people in this country. George Hill, who rejoined the team this summer was the voice of the squad.
The Bucks are 3-2 on the season while they have battled injuries throughout the first five games. They are one of the favorites to win the championship again.