Boston Celtics Celebrate 18th Championship at White House Amid Ownership Transition

November 22, 2024
Boston Celtics Celebrate 18th Championship at White House Amid Ownership Transition
  • The Boston Celtics celebrated their record-setting 18th championship at the White House on November 21, 2024, with owner Wyc Grousbeck expressing confidence in the team's potential to repeat as champions.

  • During the celebration, Grousbeck emphasized the emotional significance of the day, which was attended by notable figures such as Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey and Senator Ed Markey.

  • Despite the celebratory atmosphere, Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla stressed the importance of focusing on future games rather than dwelling on past achievements.

  • Guard Derrick White, who won his first NBA title with the Celtics, expressed excitement about visiting the White House and the historical significance of the location.

  • The Celtics' ownership group, Boston Basketball Partners, L.L.C., has announced plans to sell a majority interest in the team, with the sale expected to close in 2024 or early 2025, and remaining ownership finalized by 2028.

  • President Biden, a Celtics fan, humorously acknowledged his own age while congratulating the team and received a Celtics jersey from star player Jayson Tatum.

  • Currently, the Celtics boast a strong 12-3 record, placing them second in the NBA, just behind the Cleveland Cavaliers, who hold a 16-1 record.

  • Wyc Grousbeck plans to continue running the Celtics for three more years, even as the family prepares to sell its controlling stake in the franchise.

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