Los Angeles Lakers players including LeBron James (centre) celebrate winning the 2020 NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat. James has indicated the team will visit the White House under Joe Biden. Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS
Los Angeles Lakers players including LeBron James (centre) celebrate winning the 2020 NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat. James has indicated the team will visit the White House under Joe Biden. Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS
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Jonathan White

US election: NBA’s LeBron James to lead White House return once Donald Trump departs

  • Election result is good news for US leagues expanding into China after enmity of Trump administration on social media
  • Several teams had refused to visit 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue under 45th president, including USWNT and NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles

Jonathan White
Jonathan White

Updated: 11:02pm, 10 Nov, 2020

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Los Angeles Lakers players including LeBron James (centre) celebrate winning the 2020 NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat. James has indicated the team will visit the White House under Joe Biden. Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS
Los Angeles Lakers players including LeBron James (centre) celebrate winning the 2020 NBA Championship after defeating the Miami Heat. James has indicated the team will visit the White House under Joe Biden. Photo: Wally Skalij/Los Angeles Times/TNS
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