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In Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, several notable people showed up as virtual fans. Apart from ex-NBA stars like Shaquille O’Neal and Paul Pierce, former US President Barack Obama was seen in the virtual stands. Peep the photo of the Game 1 virtual fans below. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and a small group of NBA players reportedly turned to former President Barack Obama to ask for advice on how to handle the rest of the 2020 playoffs following the tragic Jacob Blake shooting, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. James, along with NBPA President Chris Paul, wanted to […]

Former President Barack Obama took to Twitter to address the Milwaukee Bucks’ boycott on Wednesday, as well as Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers’ powerful speech on the tragic Jacob Blake shooting. The Bucks made NBA history on Wednesday and decided not to play Game 5 against the Orlando Magic. The Blake shooting really […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens broke his three-year Twitter silence to join Barack Obama and others in their fight against racial injustice. Stevens was one of the coaches who made a joint statement on the death of George Floyd, vowing to help change the longstanding wave of racism and conformism with the way African Americans […]

Former United States President Barack Obama was among the supporting voices to lend perspective to “The Last Dance,” speaking about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls in the lens of a politician on the rise. Obama, who grew up in Chicago during the Bulls’ rise to superstardom, recognized how Jordan “changed the culture” for athletes. […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James recently announced that he and the LeBron James Family Foundation had a special treat for the high school graduating class of 2020. The three-time NBA champ is living up to his promise, as he just announced Tuesday that former United States President Barack Obama will be giving a commencement […]

“The Last Dance” highlights how Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan experienced unreal levels of fame after being hailed as a role model for a younger generation, but that didn’t come without its share of criticism. Perhaps one of the most significant things he was criticized for was his unwillingness to denounce Republican senate candidate Jesse […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry joined Dr. Anthony Fauci on Thursday in an Instagram Live feed to discuss the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Several notable names joined in on the stream, including his former teammate, Andre Iguodala, Justin Bieber, Common, and former U.S. President Barack Obama. Barack Obama’s message to viewers of the stream was […]

In the case of the NBA season suspension brought about by the current coronavirus pandemic, a number of players have gone out of their way to ensure that the people most affected by this lockout are still properly compensated. The silver lining is every tragedy is how it binds us all together in these trying […]

Former US President Barack Obama made a few appearances at the adjacent events of the NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday in his adopted hometown of Chicago. At an event in coordination with the Obama Foundation, the former president recalled his last conversation with the late Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant, per ESPN’s Marc Spears. […]

Basketball stars and world leaders don’t usually cross paths, but something special always happens whenever they do. The moment Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic met Barack Obama has already become one of the great moments of the All-Star Weekend. Washington Post’s Ben Golliver and the rest of the media asked the Mavs superstar about his […]

Former United States President Barack Obama has some advice for Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic, and it comes at the expense of former Mavs guard Jason Kidd. Obama says Doncic can learn some passing tricks from Kidd since the Hall of Famer is one of the best passers in NBA history. However, Obama doesn’t think […]

New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson met former United States President Barack Obama on Friday in Chicago. Williamson says meeting Obama was a “top two” life experience for him: Zion Williamson said meeting Barack Obama was a "top two" life experience, alongside getting drafted pic.twitter.com/ums1dNofSk — Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) February 14, 2020 Unless you’ve been […]

Former United States President Barack Obama took to Twitter on Sunday to offer his condolences to Kobe Bryant’s family following news of the death of the Los Angeles Lakers great, as well as his daughter Gianna and three others as the result of a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Obama lamented the fact that Bryant’s […]

Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis had a massive concern on his hands after his franchise fell way shy of expectations, resulting in the firing of longtime president of basketball operations Ernie Grunfeld. In search for a new direction, the owner met with giants of their respective industries, including San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, sports […]

New Orleans Pelicans point guard Lonzo Ball showed off an impressive new sleeve of body art on Monday night. Ball’s new tattoo, which is the work of Steve Butcher, features several African American icons, including Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson, Malcolm X, Harriet Tubman and Barack Obama. The former No. 2 overall […]

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri is a wanted man after successfully orchestrating the Raptors’ historic championship run. Even former U.S. President Barack Obama has reportedly been involved in the Washington Wizards’ recruitment campaign for the 48-year-old’s signature. Obama has supposedly been so impressed by Ujiri that the former commander-in-chief has tried to […]

Former United States president Barack Obama was in attendance for Game 2 of the NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors. Obama shared his last experience of attending the Finals: the 1996 edition between his hometown Chicago Bulls against the Seattle Supersonics. In his discussion, Obama gave some high-praises to Sonics […]

Two of the biggest personalities in attendance at Game 2 of the NBA Finals had a chance to meet inside Scotiabank Arena, as Toronto Raptors superfan and world-renowned rapper Drake and former US President Barack Obama had a little chat: Obama 🤝 Drake pic.twitter.com/7fRvo6cdMQ — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 3, 2019 Aside from Drake and Obama, […]

Raptors fans in Toronto welcomed former U.S. president Barack Obama with open arms in the 2019 NBA Finals. Obama sat at courtside of Scotiabank Arena during Game 2 of the Finals featuring the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. The Warriors prevailed, 109-104, to knot the series at a game apiece. Cameras zoomed in on […]

Why watch Tiger Woods win the Masters, when you can actually golf with former President—and Tiger fan—Barack Obama. That’s exactly what a pair of Dallas Cowboy legends did, as Woods won his first major since 2008, the year President Obama was first elected. Congratulations, Tiger! To come back and win the Masters after all the […]

No less than former United States President Barack Obama has taken notice of how much success LeBron James’ I Promise School has achieved at this early point in its inception. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar was absolutely floored by Obama’s kind words, and took to Twitter to show his appreciation towards the former commander-in-chief. THANK […]

Seemingly everyone and their mother has continued to praise longtime Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade throughout the last week or so — and rightfully so. On Tuesday evening in Miami, with the Heat taking on the surging Philadelphia 76ers, the veteran two-guard will be suiting up for his final regular season home game as […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson suffered an untimely knee injury 33 seconds into a rivalry matchup against North Carolina. While he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game, the predicted top pick of this upcoming NBA Draft got some support from former President Barack Obama. “Zion Williamson seems like an outstanding young man […]

The Duke Blue Devils’ home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels was perhaps the most anticipated non-tournament game in recent memory. The presence of Zion Williamson, the man-beast who’s been terrorizing rims and opponents on a nightly basis, added fuel to the hype that even got former United States President Barack Obama in attendance. […]

The Golden State Warriors’ recent visit to former President Barack Obama during their visit to the nation’s capital was one that was meant to be kept under wraps, according to Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The photo seen below was actually leaked through one of the security guards’ Instagram account, which quickly went viral ahead […]

On Friday, Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald hit a hole-in-one. He was playing alongside the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. It was on the 13th hole at the prestigious Seminole golf course. He hit an eight-iron from 162 yards away. From someone who isn’t even a professional golfer, this is very […]

Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama have been an inspiration to millions of people for their loving relationship, wisdom, and humor. Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade and wife Gabrielle Union are some of those who look up to our 44th President and his wife. In an interview with Michelle Darrisaw of […]

Stephen Curry has been known as one of the NBA’s best golfers since breaking into the league. Golf is Curry’s offseason sport of choice, taking on as many Pro-Am events as he can — even after four lengthy postseasons and several basketball camps hosted during the summer. While he has accepted invitations to the Web.com […]

LeBron James’s impact on the court is well-documented, but it pales in comparison to the impact he has off the court. Following the opening of LeBron’s I Promise School, First Lady Michelle Obama and President Barack Obama took to Twitter to praise James’ charitable efforts. James thanked First Lady Michelle for her kind words and […]

LeBron James is receiving widespread praise for opening the I Promise School in his hometown, and for good reason. The love is coming from teammates, opponents, coaches, fans, and now, even a former president and first lady. Michelle Obama took to Twitter to recognize LeBron’s charitable efforts on behalf of herself and her husband, President […]

The San Antonio Spurs have been a model basketball organization since Gregg Popovich took over as head coach in 1997. Two years later, the Spurs would win their first championship, thanks to the efforts of Tim Duncan and David Robinson. However, it wouldn’t stop there. The Spurs would go on to win four more championships, […]

Barack Obama has always been a big basketball fan dating all the way to his high school days where he played on the school basketball team. He has always said he was never really good, but he has also kept a love for the sport, especially for his Chicago Bulls. Since leaving the office of […]

After serving two four-year terms as President of the United States, where he quickly turned his hair old and gray, Barack Obama is now living a much-simpler life. From dealing with the countless sensitive issues around the world, he’s now just making guest appearances here and there, answering much-simpler questions. Among the light-themed functions he’s […]

The Golden State Warriors faced an ugly decision upon winning their most recent NBA championship. Would a team this largely opposed to the government of President Donald Trump attend the customary White House visit, or will they be the first team to publicly pass on the opportunity? Despite the dilly-dallying that followed their immediate championship […]

Bleacher Report’s “Game of Zones” just released a special edition that features former U.S. President Barack Obama as the “defender of rational thought.” He makes it known to everyone that former Philadelphia 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie was correct in using analytics to build a winning team. GoZ, the popular “Game of Thrones” parody web […]

In the last couple of years, J.J. Redick has put together a podcast that is now entitled “Chronicle of Redick” away from the court that has featured several notable guests. With that in mind, Redick revealed to Alex Wong of GQ.com his dream list of guests for his podcast that includes some big name public figures Bill […]

The Golden State Warriors have not had the best of starts this season. Four games in, and they are currently at .500. Stephen Curry is very much aware of how they have performed so far, and even jokingly acknowledged it by comparing the Warriors’ record, which then stood at 1-2, to his golf standing with […]

Stick to sports! Wait … what? Michigan Wolverines coach Jim Harbaugh has confirmed that Barack Obama will not be an honorary captain this year. Why is this news? Because over the summer our khaki-loving hero said he would ask Barack Obama to serve as such at some point for this season. Jim Harbaugh, who sometimes […]