Joe Biden forgets Celtics' name, reveals secret service code during team's White House visit
Published On : 2024-11-22T09:13:18+0530 [ IST ] |
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Biden welcomed the 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics at the White House on Thursday though his remarks suggested some uncertainty or perhaps attempted humour.
During his address Biden turned to the team and asked: "You're the Celtics right?" This drew mild laughter from the audience.
He continued with light-hearted comments saying: "They just showed up. I don't know where they came from."
In his speech Biden revealed his secret service code name. "All of you may not know this but my secret service name is 'Celtic.' For real because I'm Irish. I feel a special pride in this trophy for this old Irish Celtic.
He highlighted a historical connection noting that John F Kennedy was the first president to host the NBA champions when the Celtics visited in 1963.
Part of this wonderful tradition celebrating the power of sports to bring people together. It's a tradition I've had the honour to continue. No matter the sport. What these champions all have in common are core values.
Following his address Biden received a personalised Celtics jersey and took a basketball which he dribbled and passed to people in the crowd while descending the stairs.
The event held on the South Lawn was attended by the 2023-24 Celtics team coaches and ownership group.
Notably the 2023 champion Denver Nuggets missed their White House visit due to reported "scheduling issues," according to The Denver Post.
The previous NBA champions to visit Biden's White House were the 2021-2022 Golden State Warriors in January 2023. The Celtics' visit was arranged for November with Trump expected to take office by late January next year.
Source : Reporters From Sunrise Chronicles
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Biden welcomed the 2024 NBA champion Boston Celtics at the White House on Thursday though his remarks suggested some uncertainty or perhaps attempted humour.
During his address Biden turned t
