On Thursday, the Cleveland Cavaliers visited the White House and President Barack Obama to celebrate the first championship in the organization's history.
"We finally said it: 'World Champion' and 'Cleveland' in the same sentence," the president said in his speech, per the White House on Twitter.
He added, per White House Live: "This city has been through a lot...But through it all, Cleveland was always 'Believeland.'"
President Obama also said, "That’s what we’re talking about when we talk about hope and change," when describing the team's comeback from a 3-1 Finals deficit, per Cindy Boren and Marissa Payne of the Washington Post.
As has become his calling card when sports teams visit the White House, the president had a few jokes, taking aim at J.R. Smith in one memorable jab:
Smith, of course, has made a habit of taking off his shirt in celebration, and he even did so to rally Cleveland Indians fans during the World Series.
The president also spoke on more serious matters, however, praising the Cavs for speaking their ...
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NBA Champion Cleveland Cavaliers Visit President Obama at the White House
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