President Obama hosts Miami Heat in White House

Miami Heat players Ray Allen (L) and Chris Bosh (2nd L) present President Barack Obama with a jersey during an event at the White House as LeBron James looks on

Washington, Jan 15 (IANS): US President Barack Obama hosted the 2013-2014 National Basketball Association (NBA) champion Miami Heat in the White House yesterday.

Obama praised the Heat during Tuesday’s ceremony for their “outstanding” job on and off the court, reports Xinhua. The Heat presented Obama with a trophy and a No. 44 jersey.

“We’re very proud to have them back,” said Obama, who also hosted the same team last year.

“We wish them great luck for the rest of the season, unless they’re playing the Bulls,” added the big fan of the Chicago Bulls.

It was the third time for the Heat to visit the White House.