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Chicago BullsPresident Obama May Become Owner of NBA Franchise

Since taking office, President Barack Obama has made no secret of being a basketball fan. The former high school hoops player never quit playing as he went through college, and eventually public service, and of his first moves as President was to convert the White House tennis court into a basketball court large enough for […]

Los Angeles LakersKobe Bryant responds to President Barack Obama mimicking his 'Mamba Out' farewell line

President Obama and the White House recently held the final correspondents’ dinner under this administration, and it gave an unexpected moment with an NBA player as the motivation for it. If you recall Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant ended his farewell speech directly after his last NBA game with the phrase “Mamba Out” and a mic drop. Obama decided to […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTom Thibodeau determined to make Barack Obama a T-Wolves fan

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Timberwolves made a huge move by hiring former Chicago Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau to be their president of basketball operations as well as their head coach. Over the next four to five years, expectations are going to be sky high for Thibodeau as he attempts to build a winning culture […]

Los Angeles LakersPresident Obama Tweets Excitement For Warriors, Kobe Bryant Finales

Last night the NBA gods blessed us with the best career finale of all-time in Kobe Bryant‘s 60-point outburst and the Golden State Warriors‘ league record 73rd win. Basketball fans across the world were excited for the two games, including Barack Obama. The President tweeted a great GIF of him imitating Steph Curry‘s dance moves, […]

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