Joe Biden fulfilled tradition and received the NBA winners at the White House. The Celtics “are a way of life,” said the president, who received a basketball and a jersey with his name on it.
The American president received the Boston Celtics, winners of the NBA championship, at the White House this Thursday. The Portuguese Neemias Queta was part of the delegation. “The Celtics are not just a basketball team. They are a way of life”said Joe Biden, quoting former coach Red Auerbach.
The athletes were entitled to a guided tour by Biden to the Oval Office and the head of state received a basketball and a team jersey, with his name and the number 46. Biden recalled that his Secret Service code name It is “Celtic”. “Seriously, it’s because I’m Irish,” he explained. “I feel a special pride in this trophy. From this old Irish Celt to all Celts, congratulations!he added.
Meeting with the leader of the United States of America is already an old tradition. According to the NBA, it all started when President John F. Kennedy welcomed the team in 1963.
It’s happening now: President Biden welcomes the Boston Celtics to the White House to celebrate their 2024 National Basketball Association Championship victory. https://t.co/ZTYSs3jeKw
– The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 21, 2024
Today, President Biden welcomed the Boston Celtics to the White House to celebrate their 2024 NBA Championship.
Congratulations, @celtas! pic.twitter.com/EyXBc8pj9Q
– The White House (@WhiteHouse) November 22, 2024
The Celtics are not just a basketball team, they are a way of life ☘️ pic.twitter.com/6LRGIFhTp4
– Boston Celtics (@celtics) November 22, 2024
Source: Observadora
