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Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:40 pm EST

Video: Obama playing ball on Election Day

By J.E. Skeets

BDL linked to this "Obasketball" news last week, but now we have moving pictures. Here's video of Barack Obama shooting hoops with friends on Election Day. Check out that Manu-like behind-the-back dribble!

Though I'm still concerned about any player balling in track pants, let alone America's President-elect, the customized jerseys more than make up for it. In case you missed it, the two teams were named "That One," something John McCain called Obama during one of the debates, and "This One." Regardless of your political affiliation, that's pretty funny.

(Gracias, Zee Blowtorch)

Related: YouTube of the day

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  1. twoeightnine
    1. Posted by twoeightnine Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:25 pm EDT

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    Don't a ton of NBA stars practice in track pants? Or worse, spandex?
  2. J.E. Skeets
    2. Posted by J.E. Skeets Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:33 pm EDT

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    No. Jeans and Timberlands.
  3. Raz
    3. Posted by Raz Thu Sep 03, 2009 8:29 pm EDT

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    Barack's first executive order: naming himself point guard of Team USA.
  4. tupark82
    4. Posted by tupark82 Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:23 pm EDT

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    i'm not sure i want to see our president in the headlines for ankle sprains from playing ball
  5. MONGONI
    5. Posted by MONGONI Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:37 pm EDT

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    That brother does it all huh?
  6. Richard
    6. Posted by Richard Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:30 pm EDT

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    NBA Champion will love to visit White house now lol
  7. Vick
    7. Posted by Vick Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:49 pm EDT

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    #4, i think i'd rather our president sprian an ankle than shoot people in the face.......baracks' got some moves
  8. THE KING
    8. Posted by THE KING Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:44 am EST

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    woo first page
  9. AJ L
    9. Posted by AJ L Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:31 pm EDT

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    Wow fairly early comment that's rare. I think that it was a good way to deal with stress. Much better then some other options.
  10. wreklss1@...
    10. Posted by wreklss1@... Thu Sep 03, 2009 10:50 pm EDT

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    I'll take Obama to the rim and finish on that old schooler...lol...jk..
    I love that he is so down to earth.
    p.s... i agree... no shots to the face during this presidency.
  11. Daniel M
    11. Posted by Daniel M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:45 pm EDT

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    Nice point Vick, id rather see the president playing a real sport, ball hogging, ankle spraining and ball hogging instead of some other "sport" like hunting and "accidently" shooting his teammates....
  12. BsB
    12. Posted by BsB Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:27 pm EDT

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    #8 needs to chill out...it's just showing how he was trying to get his mind off of the stress of the election... I think it's pretty cool
  13. ray m
    13. Posted by ray m Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:21 pm EDT

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    pass the barock, obama!!
  14. William F
    14. Posted by William F Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:29 pm EDT

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    Looks like someone's a little bitter.....
    Seems like he can play some ball.
  15. Chris M
    15. Posted by Chris M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:24 pm EDT

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    Let the haters do what they do better than anybody (yes #8 I'm talking to you).
    Big O needs to be voted best 6th man this year!
  16. Marcus
    16. Posted by Marcus Thu Sep 03, 2009 7:06 pm EDT

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    Love it. Great to know my president elect is an average guy at heart. Hilarious names for the teams!
  17. Carlos
    17. Posted by Carlos Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:19 pm EDT

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    Dayum.
    Barack's got game.
    And, he's been going to Attack for quite some time. I've been told by people who work there that he goes there on a weekly basis.
    And please. Stop taking out your soreness from your loss. Even if the media is biased [VERY] theres always other places where you can get news from that are actually quite more unbiased.
    The Economist is a good example. So, stop whining, and go read.
  18. AO,.
    18. Posted by AO,. Thu Sep 03, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    Yeah these journalists are doing everything that is not necessary, for keeping their damn job,. LMAO!!!!
  19. Kenos
    19. Posted by Kenos Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:50 pm EDT

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    Low key obama broke dude down lol he tha man
  20. Justin
    20. Posted by Justin Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:37 pm EDT

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    Obama's a G. Can't wait till he starts making some big changes for this country!
  21. Carlos
    21. Posted by Carlos Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:19 pm EDT

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    Good point no.12.
    It's better, it shows he's a little more like a common American. Some people go hunting or play golf, but the majority of Americans play basketball, or at least attempt to.
    And, well, at least we know that's another thing that differs between him and Dick Cheney. Anything that differs from Cheney is good. Thankfully.
  22. Bill M
    22. Posted by Bill M Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:08 pm EDT

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    Too much information!!!!!!!
  23. SilentWay
    23. Posted by SilentWay Thu Sep 03, 2009 9:23 pm EDT

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    #8, I remember seeing clips of George Bush hunting or playing golf during his tenure. What's the difference?
  24. Gersh
    24. Posted by Gersh Thu Sep 03, 2009 4:08 pm EDT

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    First Order as President: Remodel bowling alley into basketball court.
  25. Nate R
    25. Posted by Nate R Thu Sep 03, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    This man can do it all can't he????
    #14

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