Celtics Celebrate NBA Title with White House Visit as Biden Nears End of Term

The 2024 NBA champions were honored by President Biden, raising questions about the future of the tradition under the incoming administration.

The Boston Celtics visited the White House on Thursday to celebrate their 2024 NBA championship, marking one of President Biden's final events as his term concludes in January.
The ceremony, held on the South Lawn to accommodate a large crowd, featured remarks from Biden, who highlighted the Celtics' historic achievements and their impact on the Boston community.
Celtics players and staff presented Biden with a personalized jersey and basketball, while also engaging in discussions with White House staff about social justice initiatives supported by the team.
The visit rekindled the long-standing tradition of championship teams being honored at the White House, a practice that was notably absent for NBA teams during Donald Trump's first term in office.
Amid leadership changes within the Celtics organization and the uncertainty surrounding the next administration's stance, this visit could potentially be the last for an NBA champion for the foreseeable future.