A stunned arena fell silent, then erupted. Cameras flashed, timelines exploded, and one unexpected
name turned a routine home opener into a cultural earthquake.
No trade, no scandal, no injury report—just a single shocking introduction that rewrote the night.
As the crowd processed the sight on the jumbotr…, Continues…
When former President George W. Bush walked onto the court in a “Dubya for Three” jersey and was named the
WNBA’s first Honorary Commissioner, the moment instantly escaped the boundaries of sports. Laughter mixed with disbelief as he leaned into
self-deprecating humor, promising that this time the playbook might actually be bipartisan.
The league framed the move as both a nod to his long-standing support for women’s sports and a savvy way to capture national attention.
The reaction was immediate and layered. Michelle Obama’s light-hearted approval,
Brittney Griner’s teasing welcome, and a flood of memes turned the reveal into
a full-blown cultural event. Bush’s three-point contest with players and his upcoming role—
pushing visibility, making ceremonial appearances, even helping design a “
Freedom Ball” for All-Star weekend—signaled something larger.
The WNBA didn’t just launch a season; it staged a presidential-level rebrand,
turning a game night into a moment people will reference for years.
