Obama welcomes Miami Heat back to the White House (8 images)

President Barack Obama receives a basketball from Miami Heat forward/center Chris Bosh during an event where Obama welcomed the 2013 NBA Champions Miami Heat to the White House, in Washington, D.C. on January 14, 2014. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 playoffs. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama receives a personalized jersey from Miami Heat forward/center Chris Bosh during an event where Obama welcomed the 2013 NBA Champions Miami Heat to the White House, in Washington, D.C. on January 14, 2014. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 playoffs. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

President Barack Obama poses with the Miami Heat during an event where Obama welcomed the 2013 NBA Champions Miami Heat to the White House in Washington, D.C. on January 14, 2014. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 playoffs. UPI/Kevin Dietsch

Miami Heat center Chris Bosh (L) and forward LeBron James wave to a crowd member during an event where President Barack Obama welcomed the 2013 NBA Champions Miami Heat to the White House, in Washington, D.C. on January 14, 2014. The Heat defeated the San Antonio Spurs in the 2013 playoffs. UPI/Kevin Dietsch