WASHINGTON -- A basketball enthusiast, President Barack Obama applauded the Warriors on Thursday and marveled at how they are revolutionizing the NBA with what he described as a "small-ball nuclear lineup" that specializes in great shooting and passing.
The Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in last year's NBA Finals and are off to a historically strong start in their quest to repeat, going 45-4 so far this season. "It's beautiful to watch when they're working on all cylinders," Obama said during a ceremony at the White House. Obama, a big Chicago Bulls fan, couldn't help but reference the great Bulls teams from the 1990s.