The Boston Celtics visited the White House to celebrate their 2023-24 NBA Championship victory. During the event, President Joe Biden delivered a speech that humorously included a brief moment of confusion. While introducing the team, he hesitated before confirming their name, saying, “The 2024 NBA Champions, the Bo… The Celtics, right?” This lighthearted moment amused both the players and the audience, sparking a buzz on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
Despite the mix-up, the team celebrated the occasion by presenting President Biden with a custom Celtics jersey bearing his name and the number 46, representing his position as the 46th President of the United States. This marked a celebratory moment for Boston as they acknowledged their historic 18th NBA title, making them one of the few teams to visit the White House under Biden’s presidencytinued their celebratory streak with their sights set on maintaining momentum in their next game against the Washington Wizards following their visit to the nation’s capital .
