Just 30 Minutes Ago in Texas, George W. Bush Was Officially Announced As…

In a moment nobody at the Dallas Wings home opener expected, former President George W. Bush walked onto the court and accepted a brand-new title—the first-ever Honorary Commissioner of the WNBA. The crowd erupted into cheers and laughter as Bush appeared in a custom jersey proudly labeled “Dubya for Three.”

Reporters rushed courtside, and Bush immediately set the tone with a signature one-liner.
He joked that after leaving the White House, he figured it was time for a job “where the plays are actually bipartisan.” The remark drew an easy wave of laughter and captured the fun, lighthearted spirit of the event.

WNBA officials explained that the idea didn’t come out of nowhere. Bush has been a longtime supporter of women’s sports, and many still remember his unexpectedly viral moment at a Wings game back in 2023, when he enthusiastically showed off his free-throw form to the delight of fans. That playful moment, league leaders said, convinced them he could bring charisma, visibility, and renewed energy to the mission of elevating women’s athletics in the U.S.

And the reactions? They came fast and from every corner.

Former First Lady Michelle Obama jumped on social media to offer a warm, joking congratulations. WNBA superstar Brittney Griner welcomed Bush with her own sense of humor, teasing that he’d better be ready for the “internet critics.” Even some normally cynical sports analysts admitted the league had made a clever, attention-grabbing move. One ESPN commentator quipped that Bush might generate more hype for the WNBA in a week than most politicians do in their entire careers.

As Honorary Commissioner, Bush will take on a range of ceremonial duties—tipping off major games, giving public remarks about boosting media coverage, and advocating for long-overdue respect and recognition for women athletes. And since he’s famously passionate about painting, the WNBA has asked him to design a special “Freedom Ball” for the 2024 All-Star Game. The idea has already stirred a surprising amount of curiosity among fans.

During the reveal, Bush couldn’t resist dropping another classic joke, promising that the scoreboard would be free of “hanging chads”—a line that sent the arena into loud laughter.

After the formalities, he stuck around to join the Wings players in an impromptu three-point shootout. Spectators watched him take ten shots; he sank just one—but the crowd loved every second of it.

League executives hope Bush’s presence will amplify their push for greater investment, media coverage, and overall equity in women’s sports. And as he left the court, he closed with one more iconic Bush-ism—recalling the famous “fool me once” line, and adding that WNBA players don’t get fooled at all.

The season kicks off next week, now carrying a completely unexpected presidential endorsement—and fans can’t stop talking about it.