National Basketball Association

President Obama stays aboard Air Force One to watch end of NBA Finals

Published Jun. 20, 2016 1:00 a.m. ET

Barry Werner

President Obama is a huge sports fan. And he loves his hoops. How much?

The President and the First Family were returning from a vacation in Yosemite on Sunday. Air Force One's landing came just as Game 7 of the NBA Finals was concluding. The plane landed at Joint Base Andrews with two minutes left in Cleveland's 93-89 victory.

Rather than miss the thrilling finish, the President opted to stay on board and watch as the Cleveland Cavaliers stunned the Golden State Warriors for the NBA championship.

WH confirms Pres Obama stayed aboard Air Force One 10 mins after landing to watch end of the NBA Championship Game. pic.twitter.com/Nq8MX9nZtn
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 20, 2016

Pres Obama leads family off Air Force One. But stayed on board until NBA Championship Game had ended. pic.twitter.com/KmWQ4PEQXg
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 20, 2016

First Family walks to WH from Marine One. Pres Obama ignored shouted question about the NBA Game. pic.twitter.com/VQFESTOMVT
— Mark Knoller (@markknoller) June 20, 2016

Once settled, the President offered his congratulations to the Cavs on Twitter.