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Tim Thomas: Six other athletes who snubbed the White House

Not that many Americans have the opportunity to be on the White House guest list. Here's a list of athletes who have snubbed US presidents.

Michael Jordan

  • By Michail Vafeiadis Contributor

A lot of speculation surrounded Michael Jordan鈥檚 decision not to accompany his Chicago Bull teammates after winning their first NBA title in 1991.

However, Jordan defended his action. 鈥淏ecause I choose to spend a few days privately with my family, everybody is saying that I鈥檓 disrespecting the team and disrespecting the President,鈥� reported.

And he added, 鈥淚鈥檓 not disrespecting the President. He has a family so he understands that.鈥�  

However, teammate Horace Grant was not happy with Jordan鈥檚 decision. 

鈥淚t鈥檚 a double standard, and it鈥檚 been a double standard for the four years that I鈥檝e played here,鈥� he said. 

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