NBA News Roundup: The White House will welcome LA Lakers once it is Covid-safe
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki has revealed that both NBA champions LA Lakers and NFL winners Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be welcomed to the building for the customary visit once it is Covid-safe. Here is the official qoute from the Press Secretary-
The LA Lakers won the 2020 NBA championship, beating the Miami Heat in six games. However, due to the Coronavirus pandeic, a visit couldn’t be organised.
LA Lakers talisman LeBron James was also asked to share his thoughts on the subject recently, but the 4 time champion divulged that he had no knowledge on the matter.
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Recent NBA champions refrained from visiting the White House during Donald Trump’s reign, citing ideological differences. It was a controversial topic for 4 years, and LeBron James was one of the stars who condemned the former president’s policies and thought process.
However, with Joe Biden being the new president, the LA Lakers will most likely continue the decades-old custom. The reigning champs are currently in the process of defending their ring and have done a good job so far. They are second in the Western Conference with a 18-6 record and are firm favorites to retain the Larry O’Brien trophy.
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