Out of uniform and looking dapper, Miami Heat players were honored Monday at the White House by President Barack Obama, a basketball fan who gushed over the play of team stars LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
In the packed East Room of the White House just before 2 p.m., Obama recapped the team’s road to victory in last year’s NBA championship, as 25 players, Coach Erik Spoelstra and team owner Micky Arison stood behind him.
He singled out James’ performance during Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, describing it “as one of the best in basketball history.”
He also kidded Wade about his outfit, a gray suit worn with stylish-sneakers
At one point, James asked the president if he could say a few words.
“Hey, it’s your world, man,” the president answered.
James praised his team and expressed excitement at being at the White House.
“Mama, I made it!” he said.
Miami Herald staff writer Luisa Yanez contributed to this report.
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