Obama shoots ball with Noah and other NBA stars

Posted by admin on August 8th, 2010   No Comment

President Barack Obama got the chance to joke around and shoot a little bit of hoops with Former Gator and two-time champion Joakim Noah and also a whole lot of other NBA stars. It was kind of a late birthday president for Obama and it was also a showcase that was dedicated for wounded warriors and participants who are in the white house for the mentoring project.

Some of the NBA stars who Obama played with were from the past and present, such as Derrick Rose, Lebron James, Kobe Bryant [did not participate], Dwayne Wade, Bill Russel and Magic Johnson were only some of them. Also one woman who was there was Maya Moore from UConn.

Sources said that they’re were no reporters allowed to attend the event, but a white house photography managed to snap a photo at Fort McNair.

President Obama just celebrated his 49th birthday this past Wednesday with a nice dinner which Oprah Winfrey was there in attendance. Obama also had a barbecue and cookout with his family, friends and his staff.

Here is the whole lost of players who were there.

  • Carmelo Anthony
  • Shane Battier
  • Chauncey Billups
  • Kobe Bryant (not playing)
  • Derek Fisher
  • Grant Hill
  • LeBron James
  • Earvin “Magic” Johnson
  • Maya Moore
  • Alonzo Mourning
  • Chris Paul
  • Derrick Rose
  • Bill Russell
  • Etan Thomas
  • Dwyane Wade
  • David West
  • Joakim Noah
  • Pau Gasol

[Info courtesy of the Chicago Tribune/Mike Memoli]

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