Published 12:31 IST, November 2nd 2020

Barack Obama sinks a CLASSY 3-pointer, stuns NBA fans during Flint rally

This weekend, former US President Barack Obama sank a three-pointer on the campaigning trail with current Presidential candidate, Joe Biden.

Reported by: Devika Pawar
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Former US President Barack Obama has been constantly campaigning for Joe Biden, asking people to cast ir votes and participate in effecting change. With US Presidential elections hours away, Obama joined Biden's rally in Michigan, especially as his last week of campaigning will focus on appealing to black people in swing states. While ir Flint rally was eventful with Donald Trump calling out Biden and Obama for owing people apologies, Obama won hearts of many by sharing a video of himself shooting a three-pointer. 

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Obama 3-pointer wows internet during Flint Rally for Joe Biden

"Shoot your shot," Obama wrote, before adding a link to I Will Vote site. Obama shoots a clean three-pointer in video, before walking away, uttering words "That's what I do". Fans loved clip, tweeting in support of Biden and Obama. While some commented on how flawless shot was, some confirmed that y will vote, aiming for change Obama has been encouraging. Olivia Raisner, Biden's campaign's media director also shared clip, stating how "insane" scenario was.

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Fans react to Barack Obama basketball skills

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For years, Obama has been vocal about his love for basketball. This includes attending NBA games and frequently interacting with NBA players. He recently teamed up with LeBron James so y could appeal to people to cast votes. While Obama has always supported sports, he played basketball in school and also when his political career began. 

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Before this incident, Obama had gone viral for shooting a three-pointer while with American troops in Kuwait in 2008. This recent video went viral immediately, gaining over ten million views in hours.  

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12:30 IST, November 2nd 2020