Barack Obama shocks Trae Young, Zion Williamson, Luka Doncic during NBA Rising Stars game

Ahe of NBA 2020 Rising All-Star challenge, Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young, Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic and New Orleans Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson were in for a huge surprise. trio got a chance to meet former US President Barack Obama during an NBA Cares event. Williamson amongst three was virtually nervous at getting this opportunity.

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NBA Rising Stars: Barack Obama greets Luka Doncic, Zion Williamson and Trae Young 

During NBA Cares event, NBA players from USA and World teams put on red T-shirts and assisted young students from local schools in filling 500 backpacks with coloured pencils, markers, tebooks and or school supplies for under-resourced students and teachers. As work continued, Barack Obama came inside and took time to introduce himself to every player, student and volunteer in attendance. Obama n me his way to Zion Williamson and Trae Young, who were besides each or while handing out backpacks.

Luka Doncic recalled what Barack Obama said after he approached him for a handshake. In a press conference, Dallas Mavericks star said that Obama told him that he was doing a fantastic job, which inspired him. He furthur said that former US President hit a punchline stating that 'Don't hoot like Jason Kid!'.

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Speaking about meeting former US President Barack Obama, Trae Young said that it was crazy being able to stand next to him and talk to him. He said that Obama basically knew everything about his season, his game and he was just like a regular person, which was crazy. 

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Zion Williamson was also left stunned when Obama started to speak of his recent stats in Pelicans games. Williamson said that former President even recalled specific plays from his year, playing for Duke. He said Obama mired his play after which he got 'zoned out'. He also said that that was all he needed to hear.

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NBA Rising Stars: Barack Obama expected to attend All-Star game

Barack Obama is scheduled to host a conversation with several top NBA players on Saturday and it is expected that he could appear at Sunday’s All-Star Game as well. Obama was at event for more than a half an hour, spending biggest chunk of that time manning a table alongside Williamson and Young.