President Biden honoured the two-time champion Las Vegas Aces at a White House event, acknowledging the accomplishments of WNBA players and emphasizing the importance of supporting women’s sports.
However, Biden’s remarks included a notable error when he mistakenly referred to retired WNBA star Candace Parker as a coach despite her extensive playing career.
While praising Parker’s achievements, Biden recognized her contributions to the game but inaccurately described her as one of the greatest all-time coaches. This misstep underscored the need for greater awareness and recognition of WNBA players’ achievements.
Vice President Kamala Harris praised the Las Vegas Aces, highlighting their impressive Game 4 comeback during the WNBA Finals.
Harris specifically lauded two-time league MVP A’ja Wilson as one of the best basketball players in the world.
Biden further commended the Aces for their back-to-back championship victories, a significant achievement in the WNBA.
He humorously linked this success to his potential reelection bid, expressing fondness for going back-to-back.
The event coincided with Biden’s recent advocacy for increased pay for WNBA players, following viral attention to rookie Caitlin Clark’s contract. Biden emphasized the importance of gender equality in sports and called for fair compensation for female athletes.
As the WNBA season approaches, Biden’s support for women’s sports highlights the ongoing efforts to promote gender equity and ensure that female athletes receive the recognition and compensation they deserve.
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