WASHINGTON D.C. -- The Celtics have been all about this current regular season as reigning champions because C's coach Joe Mazzulla doesn't like his team talking about the 2024 NBA title. But there are some big reminders the C's accomplished something special -- that culminated Thursday in their White House visit.
President Joe Biden welcomed the Celtics to the White House, addressing the crowd gathered at the South Lawn. Celtics governor Wyc Grousbeck also spoke during the festivities after the president. Afterwards, chatting with the media from the team bus, Grousbeck gave a small update on the Celtics' ongoing sale.
"I don't have any comments on the sale process," Grousbeck said. "It's underway. There's a lot of interest. That is one comment, I guess, but I'd like to limit it to that. The plan is that I will stay for three more years. That's what's laid out. We'll go from there."
The Celtics announced earlier this year that they are up for sale coming off the 2024 title. As Grousbeck mentioned, there haven't been many public updates throughout the process, though it's no surprise the C's are drawing interest. Grousbeck also reiterated he expects to remain governor for three more years, which was also the plan when the team initially went up for sale.
Some names as prospective buyers have emerged, but nothing concrete as of yet. Current co-owner Steve Paglicua has also been mentioned as a potential option as he also enjoyed the White House visit himself Thursday.
Grousbeck wanted to keep the spotlight on the current Celtics as he also mentioned they're title contenders themselves with a real shot at going for back-to-back titles. So the C's will once again turn the page moving forward as they got to enjoy the extra benefits of being NBA champions.
"This was a very moving, very exciting and moving day," Grousbeck said. "We have not been focused on this. We got through the banner and opening night, then it was all business led by Joe (Mazzulla). Joe really doesn't want us to dwell too much on the past. Having said that, everybody in here, including Joe, really seemed to have a great time."