Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, and George Bush
The champs at the white house
By Sam Rubenstein
I love it when athletes visit the White House for a photo-op with the President. Shaq told the president he’s doing a good job, a far cry from Rasheed’s legnedary performance where he claimed that he didn’t want to go because he didn’t vote for the guy. Bush weighed in on some NBA topics.
“I know a lot of NBA fans, whether they like the Heat or not, are pulling for Dwyane to get back into action,” Bush said. “We wish you a speedy recovery, Dwyane.”
“They had the stars, everybody knew who they — who the stars are, but it was the capacity to play together, to put the team ahead of themselves, that enabled them to be here at the White House.”
All true. And don’t forget about the free throws. And be careful Mr. President. That is Pat Riley standing behind you. Watch that one. He’s slippery. Here are some accompanying photos.
And a throwback…
Classic! But yeah, congrats to the champion Heat for enjoying their day in the sun. Dwyane Wade is the Al Gore of the Heat, sitting back, weighing his options, waiting for the right time to strike…
34 Responses to “Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, and George Bush”
Feb.28 at 1:56 pm
DBlizzy! says:
Why is Eddie Jones there?
Feb.28 at 1:57 pm
DBlizzy! says:
And wassup with Kobe’s leather trench coat??? Lol. Damn that is a throwback.
Feb.28 at 1:57 pm
mutoni says:
can’t believe you didn’t link to pat riley’s awesome comments about the war in iraq. he’s ready to go!
Feb.28 at 2:08 pm
Cheryl says:
AWW, (in the words of my favorite SNL character, the Church Lady) “Isn’t that special”…
Feb.28 at 2:17 pm
nic says:
check out he sweater that devean george’s mom got him for christmas that year…and madsen looks like he’s at a high school graduation.
Feb.28 at 2:17 pm
J-Bird says:
Kobes style has always been all over the place, he should hire a stylist or something
Feb.28 at 2:36 pm
Matthew says:
Eddie figured he could chill at the hotel or go check out the White House. Guess we know which decision he made. He probably woulda been safer at the team hotel considering Lonnie Baxter and all…
Feb.28 at 2:37 pm
dez says:
I hear Jackie Christie’s a stylist…
Feb.28 at 2:40 pm
G$ says:
Well, since Shaq is a millionaire who likes to pretend he’s a cop, I guess it makes sense that he thinks W is doing a “good job.” But damn, ain’t the Big Aristotle ever heard of Iraq or Katrina? FYI: Those ain’t clubs in Vegas…
Feb.28 at 2:46 pm
Sam Rubenstein says:
Riley supports the war cause he needs the oil for his hair.
Feb.28 at 2:52 pm
Nadav Mor says:
ba dum, ding!
Feb.28 at 2:54 pm
Cheryl says:
LOL!! Lonnie Baxter, that was a good one Matthew. Shaq’s just competing with DWade to see who’s gonna get George W in his “five”…
Feb.28 at 3:07 pm
dpak says:
you forget how tall guys like GP are until you see them next to regular folk.
Feb.28 at 3:11 pm
jbn74sb says:
Since Shaq spent most of the key moments of the Finals on the bench, with Zo getting most of the 4th quarter minutes, it should have been Zo up there. What does $20,000,000 per year get you out of Shaq? 14 and 6 or whatever he’s averaging.
Feb.28 at 3:11 pm
Kevin Wilson says:
So does this mean Ron Rothstein’s getting sent to Iraq until it’s safe for Riley to go in?
Feb.28 at 3:15 pm
Joey Crawford says:
George Bush gets called for a foul. You might be the leader of the free world, but you can’t put your hands on Dwyane Wade, Mr. Bush. And 1.
Feb.28 at 3:20 pm
Ryan Jones says:
Kevin Wilson gets comment of the D.A.Y.
Feb.28 at 3:41 pm
a.d.i.r.a.b says:
Hell yeah! kevin wilson hit that on the head. Sam’s comment wasnt bad either i usually think he’s kinda corny
Feb.28 at 4:15 pm
rav says:
if the suns go all the way this season surely nash will give this a miss won’t he with his anti-war stance?
Feb.28 at 4:36 pm
Bigi says:
Co-Starring in the Matrix:KB8?Dude dresses better these days…Go Nike!
Feb.28 at 5:17 pm
Noyd says:
I thought Joey Crawford’s comment was pretty funny… Here’s one for you: Kobe: Here you go Mr. President. GW: Thanks Kob-ay. You know, I like to hunt for Mexican girls too. Heh heh… Although the timing would have been off being that The Mailman said that after that pic was taken. But I digress…
Feb.28 at 5:43 pm
francis says:
I think Shaq has a pimp fedish, everything he wears has that players ball look to it. when did zoot suits come back into style? And I know they killed a few cow’s making those suede shoes.
Feb.28 at 10:31 pm
Colie says:
eddie jones has been resigned by the heat after being released by the grizzlies, i think
Mar.1 at 12:02 am
TripleDouble says:
I don’t understand how anyone would think it was an honour to go to the white house to meet George Bush.
No, I am not an American, but there is no way in the world I would shake that guys hand. No way. I’d never show that man respect, he has earnt the right to be strongly disrespected. I’m sure at least some of the players find it embarrassing, or frustrating, or wrong. Rasheed said it, why don’t more players? Hmmmm, actually, I’m probably reading into to much, many players probably don’t give a sh*t, they just go shake his hand and laugh about it… fair enough.
Mar.1 at 12:16 am
francis says:
Devon George didn’t think it was an honor to meet Bush. He showed up wearing a damn sweater to the whitehouse. Damn Devon don’t you own a suite my brotha? “My bad man, I thought coach said we was go’n to a steakhouse”. And what was Kobe thinking…somebody tell him that the Richard Roundtree look played out in the seventies. Oh’ that’s right, I only wear suits to Colorado.
Mar.1 at 12:56 am
Gnar Gnar Duckets! says:
I’m with Sheed on this. Bu$h can get a bag of penises.
Mar.1 at 5:23 am
bja says:
Joey Crawford, your comment made me laugh but does anyone really think George Bush is the leader of the free world? I thought not even Americans took him seriously any more. The rest of the world certainly thinks he’s a joke. You can T me up if you like. I agree with TripleDouble. I’d find it awfully hard to look dubya in eye, shake his hand and smile.
Mar.1 at 7:03 am
Slobodan Chutzpah says:
Well, Shaq and Riley’s comments only go to show that you should never, ever trust people in sports when it comes to politics. They all seem to be almost by default in support of a**hole right-wing policies. But that’s rich people for you. (Though I have a sneaking suspicion some of the guys in the L would rather shank Bush than shake his hand…)
Mar.1 at 12:42 pm
Ashley says:
D.wade is so sexy!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mar.1 at 3:38 pm
Darksaber says:
Yes Ashley, we know you girls get fluttery gooiey inside once you see Flash, but c’mon… leave that statement on your myspace page. By the way, love E-boy peeking out from beneath the shadow of the nubian behemoths in front of him. Kinda like a puzzle-pic declaring “who’s the odd man out here”?? Nba, it’s fannntastic
Mar.1 at 3:39 pm
Darksaber says:
Oh, shhh.., Dwyane just got another call in his favour.
May.24 at 1:02 am
DRE LEWIS says:
damn yaw niggas rich i going to be platinum when i make a song with lil boosie,webbie,foxxie,and bighead my niggas 4-life. i might be on team next yeear u never know
May.24 at 1:04 am
DRE LEWIS says:
do both of yaw mommas give head because if she do you need to holla at me on this same page holla nggas with yaw rich ass
Jun.6 at 9:48 am
Ben says:
I like Wade so much. I am from Nigeria. I do play basketball too. I do wear Wade converse to play and i am playing like him magicly…Love to meet him… Please, i would like to meet him. I’m so anxious to meet him. I want to be playing like him. I play is wing here in my court. I love him so much. I would be very happy if i can get some of is vedio tapes to watch. I guess from there, i would be glad that am meeting him. Because of him, i have been a fan of Miami Heart. Ben Kunle Balogun.