Boston Celtics want to meet Obama

[Joey Liberal]

I hope the Celtics win their 18th Banner and get to meet Obama in the White House. How fitting it would be for the first NBA team to have a black player and a black headcoach to meet the first black President.
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Meeting Obama one of their goals
Bonus of repeating is White House visit

OKLAHOMA CITY - The Celtics were enthusiastic about being invited to the White House to commemorate their NBA title in September. And the team set a goal to return, this time to be greeted by Barack Obama.

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"That's what we said when we went there," guard Rajon Rondo said before last night's 96-83 Celtics victory over the Thunder. "We want to go back next year to see Obama. He's in office now and it's up to us to do our part."

Rondo said the team needed little motivation in a quest to win successive championships. But the players' political awareness has increased in recent months, and the team was plugged into election results following a 103-99 win at Houston Tuesday night.

"As soon as the game was over, we went to the locker room and a security guard told us Obama was president," Rondo said. "It hasn't hit me yet. After the game, you need to get your sleep and focus on the next game. But by we should have time to really enjoy and appreciate it.

"We want to be the first Celtics team to win back-to-back , and it would also be an honor to go back to the White House. I want to win as many championships as possible with this group of players. Our main priority is to win the championship, but it's a little something we say - 'Let's go see Obama.' "

Asked if he thought Obama would greet the Celtics as a fan, Rondo said, "He's probably a Celtics fan now. A lot of people love to watch us play."

[itsrobert]

1. Maybe they can invite the refs with them too

Everyone should share with all that had a hand in their championship(*).

[bluestateguy]

2. I'd like the Oakland A's to be able to make a trip to see him

But the length of that rebuilding project might require Obama to win a second term to see that happen.

[aquart]

3. Uh, isn't there a line?