Obama Honors NBA Champion Miami Heat

President Barack Obama welcomed the Miami Heat, including star player LeBron James, at the White House Monday to celebrate their 2012 NBA Championship title.

Published

4 months ago

Categories

Sports

Topics

Pro Sports, US Politics

People

Barack Obama, Le Bron James

Places

United States of America, Washington, D.C.

Tags

nba, miami heat

Transcript

SHOTLIST: WASHINGTON, JANUARY 28, 2013, SOURCE: US POOL **NO RESALE for non-editorial purposes** SOUNDBITE 1 Barack Obama (man), President of the United States (English, 8 sec): "Even though I am a little disappointed that the Bulls did not make it, I do want to congratulate the Heat for a well-earned championship." SOUNDBITE 2 Barack Obama (man), President of the United States (English, 20 sec): "A few of them were here a couple of years ago for a pick-up game on my birthday. Now, I am not trying to take all the credit coach, but I think that it's clear that going up against me prepared them [laughter] to take on Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrooke [of defeated Oklahoma City Thunder]." - WS of Obama arriving - Obama during his remarks with Miami Heat players standing behind him (LeBron James with glasses) - Dwayne Wade gives Obama a shirt, "Obama 44" ----------------------------