Published 13:28 IST, November 2nd 2020
LeBron James impressed with Barack Obama's cool 3-pointer during Joe Biden's voting rally
Shortly after Barack Obama wooed his followers with a classy three-pointer, LeBron James was also impressed with the former President's shot.
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While on a campaign stop with Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden in Flint, Michigan, former President Barack Obama chose to take a break and score an impressive three-pointer. While Obama was ready to leave gym he was in, he chose to dribble for sometime before making a three-pointer. “That’s what I do!” Obama says in video, right before he leaves. video went viral in a few hours, with countless fans and some celebrities replying to Obama. Among many fans was NBA icon LeBron James, visibly impressed by shot.
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LeBron James reacts to Barack Obama basketball skills
"w you just showing out w my friend," LeBron wrote in reply to Obama's tweet. "That’s what you do huh?? Ok ok I see. All cash!". Fans have been getting multiple Obama-James interactions lately, especially with Presidential elections right around corner. Both Obama and James have been focusing on voting appeals, working towards working on increasing black voter turut this year.
Obama even appeared as a virtual fan for NBA Finals, supporting first-time poll workers and James' More Than a Vote. James has also tamed up with Michelle Obama. appearance in Michigan was also Obama and Biden's first appearance in 2020, which was after a similar "get-out--vote" event in Detroit. As per current polls, Biden is maintaining a lead in Michigan.
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On Friday (Saturday IST), Obama was a guest on James' HBO Show " Shop". two talking about multiple things, even focusing on league's protest against racial injustice. NBA's boycott was discussed, which was triggered by Jacob Blake's shooting.
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James spoke about y were ready to leave, and were standing with Milwaukee Bucks. Later, four-time NBA champion added that he as lucky that he had a friend in USA's 44th president, who would pick up his call when it was almost midnight, along with NBA icons like Chris Paul and Russell Westbrook on call. Obama detailed what advice he gave players, about using ir platform, and being aware that this was t a one-off, and problem will t be solved overnight.
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(Im credits: Barack Obama Twitter, AP)
13:28 IST, November 2nd 2020