Penguins CEO says team would accept invite to White House

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Some of them, however, have hinted the team is not interested about a White House visit.

Andre Iguodala expresses his objection to a potential White House visit under US President Donald Trump.

But Business Insider pointed out Warriors coach Steve Kerr - who has openly criticized the Trump administration's proposed travel ban - reportedly decided in November that he wouldn't accept an invitation to the White House if the Warriors won the championship.

Kerr said the Warriors will discuss whether they will visit the White House if and when they get a formal invitation.

MANILA, Philippines - The Golden State Warriors have yet to receive an invitation from US President Donald Trump's White House, but as early as now there is already a chance they would skip the visit.

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Iggy continued saying that it isn't exactly his decision, and he'll do whatever the Warriors team leader Steph Curry wants to do.

The Dubs dispatched the Cleveland Cavaliers in five games in the NBA Finals, atoning for a heartbreaking, seven-game loss in last year's Finals.

"We're going to do what our leader does", Iguodala was quoted as saying in the report. "We'll handle [the White House visit] accordingly and responsibly, and do the right thing for us individually and as a group". I hope they do hold a unanimous vote and instead decide to do something far more meaningful with their time and influence instead of allowing Trump to smile in their faces while he harms the very people and causes they care about the most.

"We respect the office of the presidency of the United States and what it stands for", Morehouse said. That's not going to happen. My family and I caught the bug several years ago when we lived in California and have followed the team closely ever since.

Members of the Super champion New England Patriots and national college football champion Clemson have visited the White House for championship celebrations since Trump took office.

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