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Former President Barack Obama reminded fans Sunday why his presence still commands a room, stealing the spotlight at NBA All-Star Weekend with charm, humor, and basketball savvy. The former President was joined by his wife, former First Lady Michelle Obama, on Sunday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
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On Sunday morning Obama shared on X “Watching the NBA All Star game and Team USA at the Winter Olympics, it’s clear that sports — just like music and art — still has the power to bring us together, build community, and remind us of our common humanity,”
Obama also flashed his long-standing rivalry banter with Indiana fans when asked to reflect on the Chicago Bulls’ battles with the Pacers in the 1990s. When Reggie Miller asked if he had a favorite moment from that era, Obama didn’t hesitate.
“I always enjoyed watching us beat Indiana,” he said, drawing laughs from the crowd and the broadcast desk.
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