US President Joe Biden tries to bounce a ceremonial Basketball gifted to him by Boston Celtics during a ceremony welcoming the 2024 NBA Champions Boston Celtics to the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, November 21, 2024. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

US President Joe Biden smiles as he jokes while speaking during a ceremony as he welcomes the 2024 NBA Champions Boston Celtics on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, November 21, 2024. (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP) (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT/AFP via Getty Images)

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, speaks with reporters following a meeting with senators on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks while welcoming the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 4 games to 1 to win the championship. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks while welcoming the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 4 games to 1 to win the championship. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla (first row center) listens as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 4 games to 1 to win the championship. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla listens as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 4 games to 1 to win the championship. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: U.S. President Joe Biden carries a basketball that was presented to him while welcoming the 2024 NBA Champion Boston Celtics to the White House November 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. The Celtics beat the Dallas Mavericks 4 games to 1 to win the championship. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)