Golden State Warriors visit the White House - in pictures
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Golden State Warriors player Stephen Curry thanked US President Joe Biden and his staff for bringing WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner back to the US from Russian captivity. AP -
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre introduces special guests Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, right, and Curry at the daily briefing on Tuesday. AP -
Mr Kerr has been a strong and outspoken advocate for gun control. EPA -
Curry, of the NBA's Golden State Warriors, speaks during a news conference at the White House. Bloomberg -
Representative Nancy Pelosi and her husband Paul Pelosi were recognised as big fans of the Warriors. AP -
US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is from Oakland, talked about her love of the NBA team. AFP -
Mr Pelosi takes a bow after being called out during the ceremony. AFP -
Mr Biden said that he had a lot in common with team and joked that his father told him to get up and keep trying, just like the Warriors. AFP -
An invitation to the White House was withdrawn by then-president Donald Trump in 2017 after Curry said he would not attend if asked. AFP -
Curry presented Mr Biden and Ms Harris with their own Golden State jerseys. AP -
Curry and Mr Biden shared several laughs during the ceremony. AP
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