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Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars at Their Practice at His Presidential Center
Obama praised the league’s growth and spent about 10 minutes greeting players as the center’s court hosted its first professional sport.
- On Friday, former President Barack Obama surprised WNBA All-Stars at his Presidential Center in CHICAGO, marking the first professional sports league to use the facility's basketball court since its June opening.
- WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert called the visit "fitting for our 30th anniversary," reflecting Obama's long history of supporting the league, including hosting champions at the White House and attending a 2010 Washington Mystics game.
- Addressing the players, Obama stated, "The way the game has been growing lately... I think it's been something for basketball fans, generally, a sight to see," while spending about 10 minutes greeting attendees including Caitlin Clark.
- Clark called the encounter "a moment I'll probably remember for the rest of my life," while Jones described Obama as "a role model for me" after their exchange.
- Maintaining his basketball enthusiasm, Obama engaged in a playful exchange with Jones, though he declined to play 5-on-5 to "protect his Achilles," citing the need to preserve his physical well-being.
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Obama Surprises WNBA All-Stars
Caitlin Clark was in awe after meeting Barack Obama when the former president surprised the WNBA All-Stars on Friday at his Presidential Center in Chicago. The team practiced at the center's Home Court ahead of Saturday's All-Star game at the city's United Center, the Chicago Tribune reports. Clark called her...
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Former President Barack Obama surprises WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his Presidential Center
Former President Barack Obama has surprised the WNBA All-Stars at their practice at his new Presidential Center. Obama walked in from a side door much to the surprise of the 22 All-Stars. This was the first professional sport to use…
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