Spike Lee Urges Knicks to Skip White House VisitKnicks Players Should Decide for Themselves on White House VisitLee Wants Knicks to Reject White House Dialogue
On November 2, 2026, filmmaker and Knicks fan Spike Lee said he hopes the NBA champions will not visit President Donald Trump at the White House, arguing that team owner James Dolan cannot make them go.On November 2, 2026, Spike Lee urged the Knicks to decline a White House visit with President Donald Trump, saying owner James Dolan cannot force the NBA champions to attend.On November 2, 2026, Spike Lee said he hopes the Knicks will refuse a White House visit with President Donald Trump, drawing criticism from a former Republican National Committee spokesperson.