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In a surprise announcement that blended politics, pop culture, and sports pageantry, former President George W. Bush was named the WNBA’s first-ever Honorary Commissioner at the Dallas Wings’ home opener. The moment caught fans, players, and journalists off guard: the 43rd president, clad in a custom “Dubya for Three” jersey, walked onto the court to a mix of cheers, laughter, and flashing cameras. Addressing reporters with his characteristic Texas drawl and deadpan humor, he quipped, “After the White House, I figured I’d finally take a job where the plays are actually bipartisan.” The league cited Bush’s longstanding support for women’s athletics, combined with the viral sensation of his 2023 appearance at a Wings game—where he energetically demonstrated his free-throw form—as the inspiration for the honor.
