During a White House event honoring the Las Vegas Aces, President Biden mistakenly referred to recently retired WNBA player Candace Parker as “one of the greatest all-time coaches” in WNBA history. Parker, a three-time champion as a player, has not transitioned into coaching.
Despite Parker’s absence from the event, Biden acknowledged her contributions, highlighting her impressive career achievements spanning 16 seasons, two Olympic Gold Medals, two regular season MVPs, and a Final MVP. He celebrated her retirement after clinching her third championship ring.
Biden emphasized the significance of women’s sports, noting the importance of representation for girls and women and advocating for broader support for women’s sports across the nation.
The White House ceremony also touched on the Aces’ back-to-back WNBA championships, underscoring the team’s success and its impact on inspiring women athletes.
The event took place amidst discussions about sports teams’ visits to the White House, with mentions of past visits and cancellations by NBA and college football champions due to various reasons, including pandemic-related concerns and scheduling conflicts.
