The NBA All-Star Game is usually about highlights, celebrity sightings, and unforgettable plays.
This year, it also prompted reflection from a former United States president.
Barack Obama was courtside for the showcase event and later shared his thoughts online.
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His takeaway was not about box scores or dunks. Instead, he focused on what sports can represent at a broader level.
Barack Obama says sports still have the power to unite
After watching the NBA All-Star Game and Team USA compete at the Winter Olympics, Obama posted a message about the impact of sports.
He tweeted: “Watching the NBA All-Star game and Team USA at the Winter Olympics, it’s clear that sports — just like music and art — still have the power to bring us together, build community, and remind us of our common humanity.”
Obama compared sports to music and art, suggesting they share a unique ability to connect people across different backgrounds.
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His message centered on unity and shared experience rather than competition.
All-Star weekend, which features players from across the league and around the world, provided a fitting backdrop for that reflection.
Michelle Obama shares message after watching courtside
Michelle Obama also posted on social media after attending the game with Barack.
“My favorite teammates on and off the court,” she wrote.
Her caption accompanied a photo of the couple courtside at the Intuit Dome, adding a lighthearted note to the evening.
The post quickly drew attention from fans, many of whom enjoyed seeing the former president and first lady taking in the event together.
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