SPOTTED: PRESIDENT OBAMA AT WIZARDS V.S BULLS GAME
Saturday, February 28, 2009

President Barack Obama waves to a group of happily surprised NBA fans at the Washington Wizards v.s Chicago Bulls Game on Friday night in Washington D.C.
The President was pulling for Chicago of course (who ended up losing), but happily greeted audience members that approached and spoke with him. President Obama Is the first president to attend a Wizards game since Bill Clinton in 2000.
( Photos: Gettyimages/NBA )














74 Comments
1.
wachwells
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
That is Ready!!!!! It excites me to see Pres. Obama Working during the day and being able to enjoy leisure activities like regular americans. First pres in along time I think who really connects on a personal level with ordinary citizens and it be genuine. Go Bulls!!! (Diehard Bulls fan from MJ DAYS LOL!!)
2.
LittlePrincess
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Aww I think President OB is soo adorable!
When is CL going to post up the official portrait of Michelle? Or have they already done that
3.
Berns
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I think its great that he takes time to enjoy himself, eventhough he has the most demanding job in the world. It makes me think “why can’t I?”
4.
Kimbra
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
You Go Mr. President Do Yo Thang!!!!! I Love It
5.
Greatestloveofall
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Sexiest US Prez ever period.
6.
LayinkaJ
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love my President!
7.
MSKCC
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
He looks like a kid in a candy store with his wizards jersey. I love it!!
8.
JUST LIKE A STAR
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
My number 1 wish is when i come out to america in april, i get to see him, ca it seems like he is every where. Im gonna be really excited when i come off dat plane in NYC
9.
sigh
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Ok, I know im gonna get bashed for this, but President Obama has way too much time on his hands. If it’s not a magazine photoshoot or celebrity interview, it feels like he’s more of a celebrity than a commander in chief. I take it as such a slap in the face to the people of this country that are struggling with this current economy. Smh.
10.
GS
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Obama is such a down to earth person. I’m glad he can relax every now and then so he can refresh his mind.
11.
RastaMermaid
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
The President doesn’t have the right to follow his see his hometeam play in his new state.
Please Stop The Madness
12.
SPOKENREALITY
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
“SIGH”
IF YOU TAKE IT AS SUCH A SLAP IN THE FACE, THEN THE SLAP IS FROM YOUR PREVIOUS PRESIDENT. HE IS THE ONE THAT YOU VOTED TWICE FOR TO KEEP IN TERM AND HE IS THE ONE THAT HAS PUT OUR COUNTRY IN THE SLUM OF AN ECONOMY THAT WE’RE FACED WITH TODAY. HURRAY FOR BUSH!!! NOT…..
13.
K
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
#9 STFU. What do you think he’s been doing since he got in office? You are very ignorant. After all of the negative press over the stimulus bill and every other breath he takes, you should know by now that he’s hard at work for US. However, he takes advantage of going out in public, unlike other Presidents who stay cooped up and don’t really want to interact with the people of this country.
– So yes, you will get bashed for that comment. POOR YOU.
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Anyway, President Obama looks like he had fun. He is so sweet. He’s genuinely a good person and it’s not a show. He’s already President now, so if he wasn’t really like this there would be no need to put on a front.
lol @ all the people trying to take pictures of the back of his head..
14.
natalia
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Love these photos. Love him.
15.
Elle Woods
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
i really hate when ppl talk out of their arses and this is directed at number 9 aka SIGH.
If you are talking bout interviews before he was inaugurated then you have no point. As of that time, bush was still the president and short of wresting the reins of presidency away from him, Obama had the option to do whatever he wanted with his free time. Now, since he took on the reins as president of the united states, i dare you to show me a “photo shoot” or “celebrity interview” he has done. Since he became president o and not before the inauguration. Some folks just like to hate for hating sake. It will bring you down!! Better get your mind right. Too much time on his hands…so he isn’t allowed a couple of hours to watch a game? Or maybe you would rather he did it in the white house and out of the public eye as opposed to watching it with his constituents.
16.
Ernest.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Mr. [President] Obama’s Swagger, is so damn infinite [no homo tho] LOL
17.
brandi
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
aww i love my adorable president lol
@#14, exactly. it’s not like the game is all day or all week for that matter. he can rest. jeez!
18.
Miami Mike
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I love my President too!!! I stay watching MSNBC”At 21 he really got me into politics and I learned alot”My dawgs think I’m strange cause all I do is go to school come home and watch the news”and now my habit rubbed off on my mom and now she’s a politics news junkie too LOL”"I feel bad but at the same time I never knew politics had all that drama LOL.
19.
Miami Mike
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
LOL @ 15….. Yo” black men are born with swagga…no homo
20.
Ernest.
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
@18 : HAHA, very true, very true (brushing my shoulder off) but, Like Obama is almost cooler than me HAHA … It’s unfair (He is Da MAN!!!)
21.
Raquel
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I LOVE MY PRESIDENT!
= )
22.
Miami Mike
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
@ 19 ” He Is Da Man” LOL!!!!! That crazy congresswomen I laughed so hard when I heard what she said LOL
23.
BALLERALERT
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Baller Alert was at the game and it was so exciting…
24.
Tory
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
thats wassup, though I see ya president Obama!
25.
cali_systa
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
obama is a freakin rock star .. love him …to ’sigh’, u can’t love obama ’til u love urself
26.
Greta
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
@sigh President Obama hasnt’t forgotten his duties he just like You and I need a mental health day to refresh and also that goes to show us that he is human..Be Encourage
27.
The Beautiful Ones
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
@9. sigh …. you just want someone to pay you some attention. Here ya go! Happy now?
I love that President Obama can still enjoy himself in this kind of way. I’m sure he handled all the business of the day and just wanted to go see his team play. I dont see the problem.
28.
marlina
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
how cool is he!!!!!!
29.
T.R
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
yeah our president is having a good time to bad they lost am sure there was i lot of seart severce around him. he need a breack time to time.
30.
why?
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
#7 i know right? lol…cheesing like shit
31.
Andrea
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
As usual, my black people are always easily swayed by style instead of substance. That is why collectively we will never be powerful. Do I think that Obama deserves a break like anyone else with a full time job? YES. The problem is that most African-Americans refuse to dig beneath his sexy smile, the beautiful first daughters, and Michelle’s sense of style.
Are you all aware of his stance on spying? NAFTA? The Patriot Act?
The death penalty?
Racial profiling? Welfare reform?
What about his stance on the situation in Darfur? Cuba? Jamaica? Haiti? Zimbabwe?
Instead of quickly calling someone a “hater” just because they happen to think outside of the box, take a look at how Obama has talked and flip-floped and voted on these issues because it is these issues that DIRECTLY affect the lives of African-Americans as well as black people all over the world.
Pay attention and stop falling for the wolf in sheep’s clothing….Kool-Aid was never good for us anyway.
32.
justmy2
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
@30
Are you all aware of his stance on spying? NAFTA? The Patriot Act?
The death penalty?
Racial profiling? Welfare reform?
What about his stance on the situation in Darfur? Cuba? Jamaica? Haiti? Zimbabwe?
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Are you? If not, do some research or fall back…
Barack Obama is for racial profiling…really…SMH
I don’t understand folks who just throw random nonsense out and think it will stick…yeah, some of his positions I don’t agree with such as him falling in line on FISA, but does that mean I should just stop supporting him outright.
Don’t make perfect the enemy of the good.
Or maybe you are just a hater for no good reason…it is pretty ignorant to assume that those who support him automatically don’t know his positions. You know what happens when you assume….so try not to do that…
33.
LINDA
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
How can you not just love the first family. This country might be in shambles, but he is trying and he is also living. President Obama didn’t create this mess. Let the President enjoy his life. Mr President and his wife are very smart in beautiful people. This country is a mess it was a mess when he got and it will be a mess when he leave. Thank you for keeping it real Mr. President. and Frist Lady. We love you guys take care of yourselves and the children enjoy life and please please don’t let america stress you out. First Lady Mrs Michelle Obama your portrait of you is flawless.
34.
Mr2DamnGood
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
President Obama is such a ROCK STAR!! He is turnin’ out the Presidency… Only Bill Clinton was cool like that, but I have to say Obama is definitely taking it to a whole ‘nother level. Gotta love it.
35.
dree
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Omg he’s so cute with that Wizards jersey, even though they suck horribly. IT’s good to know that he’s only a metro ride away, so I can go to the white house if i’m having any problems I can take it up with him, one day i’ll just go knock on the gate if he’s that down to earth lol
36.
sho you right
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
lol; you got them hat’n undermining repub’s on one side and on the other you have our class act first lady. michelle was probaly pull’n that coattail and the prez said its time to turn some corners. let me catch a game and some beer. oh gw bush wouldn’t even stick his head out the door. man after a full day and a full plate of dealing w/ fakes and phoneys and crooks of all kinds its good to see our prez, like jerry butler sings just “cool’n out”.
37.
JROCKA
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
@31 how can you say stuff like that? you are bringing up stuff that has nothing to do with the picture. Damn, he is our president no matter what, but he is still a human and have the right to do what he want to do in his free time. Unlike the last eight years that we had to suffer because people voted for Bush,had no other choice to fall victim to what he was dishing out which was bull ish. Now I don’t usually comment but when you said that most African Americans refuse to dig beneath his sexy smile, did you? The US was f-u-c-k-e-d up in 8 years he is at least trying to correct it. He didn’t say it was going to take overnight,but did say it was going to happen. PATIENCE…. Change is coming. I am in full support of my president and his duties. Let the man take in a game. HE’S A MAN…
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I think everytime he comes out I think they should start playing “Swagga Like Me” as his theme, cause he have entirely too much..
38.
bassackwards
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
where r the secret service men
39.
UM...I GUESS
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
aww… i love it.
he’s so chill. never have i seen any former presidents at a sporting event such as bball. kudos to him
40.
kaye
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
That’s my pRESIDENT AND HE IS UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH HIS CONSTITUENCY. hE HAS DONE MORE IN 40 DAYS THAT ANY BUSH DID IN 16 YEARS. GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!
41.
Jscene
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Aww, its good to see him enjoying himself and doing something he likes. Shows he’s real and human. I like the realness of President Obama and Michelle. I thought it was so cute that when they asked Michelle which celeb she most wanted to meet, and she Jada Pinkett Smith. That tells alot about her, because she wanted to meet someone non-fake. SHe could have picked so many people, but Jada was her pick. I love it. Actually that would be great if Barack and Michelle and Jada and Will becomes close friends.
42.
yan
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
obama’s cooler than the other side of the pillow….
43.
Quai
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
man o man! i dnt thnk OBAMA no how SEXI he is! whoo whee
44.
nycqueen
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
and this is the reason i voted 4 him…cuz he’s kool as shit!…dont get it twisted, the man is working hard but i rather see my president relaxed enuff to clear his mind and make reasonable decisions. u go boy!!
45.
ballers wife
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Michelle Obama’s cool and all but she kinda reminds me of Fire Marshall Bill from in living coler, i dont know if its her teeth of what
46.
ballers wife
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I MEAN COLOR LOL
47.
MelMel
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
I hope he attends a game the next time I go. LOL
48.
RIP TO THE MARTYRS
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
LOL WELL I AGREE WITH SIGH
HMM
IM TIRED OF “HEARING’ ABOUT THIS STUPID ASS STIMULUS BILL
IM TIRED OF HEARING BOUT ALL THE MUFUGGIN PEOPLE WHO LOST EVERYTHING CUZ OF THIS BLASTED RECESSION
IM TIRED OF OBAMA MERELY TALKIN BOUT THE ECONOMY AND SLAPPING TRILLION DOLLAR DEFICITS ON OUR SHOULDERS
ITS REALLY ONLY US WHO HAVE TO PAY IT BACK
NOT FUGGIN HIM
HE GETS TO GET ALL OF THE SMILES AND MEDIA ATTENTIION WHILE EVERY ONE ELSE FUGGIN SUFFERS
SHIT MAN
SIGH I AM WITH YOU WHOLE HEARTEDLY
WAS NEVER A FAN OF THIS SO CALLED SEXY PRESIDENT
HE LOOKS LIKE A DAMN GOON
AND DONT GET ME STARTED ON HIS WIFE
LOL
SHIT
STOP WASTING YOUR TIME PRAISING THIS MAN
SURE HIS ACCOMPLISHMENT AS FIRST BLACK PREZ WAS SOMETHING TO SEE
NOW IM WAITING FOR IS ‘YES WE CAN’ MANTRA TO BECOME A REALITY
TIRED OFHIS ASS SITTING IN THE FUGGIN OVAL OFFICE
SIGNING FUGGIN BILLS
DO SOMETHING
49.
RIP TO THE MARTYRS
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
SHIT MAN
50.
Oy-Vey
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
#48 what miracle are you expecting from Obama?
You talk like our economy got in the bad state that it’s in now overnight!
The problem didn’t happen in a day, so don’t expect it to get fixed in a day. Let the man lay out his plan. I’m tired of all you whiners! The man hasn’t even been in office for 100 damn days yet and people already talking out the side of they neck! Once again, anyone expecting quick results and everything to be honkey-dorey overnight is not living in a reality based frame of mind.
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And to those yackin’ about how Obama shouldn’t be at the game #9- where were y’all when Bush was out playin’ golf or always taking off to his damn ranch in Texas? So hell no I don’t care if Obama goes to a darn basketball game or does an interview! Big whoop
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And #31 when it comes to where he stands on certain issues, no president is perfect. You can’t possibly expect to like everything or agree with everything a president or politician is for. You gotta take the bad with the good. Anyone who feels the EXACT same way on every position that there politician does, is dangerous in my book.
51.
Q*U*E*E*`N
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
lmmfao @ all the haters…. i feel the hateration in here… it’s disgusting!!! but oh so funny!!! lmmfao!!!!
I LOVE MY PRESIDENT!!! GOOOOOOOOOOO OBAMAAAAAAA!!! he’s super sexy…. oh so charismatic…… i just wanna suck on his bottom lip and pinch his cheeks (not on his face)….. lol!!! too cute!!! ugh…. oh so sexy!!! WOOT WOOOOOOOOOOOOOT
52.
CREAMY
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
LOVES IT!!!!!
LOVE HIM. =)
53.
BLACK IVORY
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
he is adorableeeeeee…love that man!!!
54.
Tyisha
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Obama has to go to NBA games,and do other regular stuff like that,because it helps him to stay level headed and grounded.Before,he ran for President,Obama was a Community organizer,he is use to going out and attending events and connecting with average people in the community. He was not part ot the uppity Washington political circle.All throughout his professional life,he has never been the type of person that isolates himself,besides you would go crazy if you locked yourself up in the White House.
55.
tellemwhyyoumad
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
#9: No different than Bush who spent 80% of his Presidency ON VACAY … at the ranch, playing golf … i.e. places where yo azz is not allowed. I like to see my President unwinding while watching a basketball game with the folks. Good for him. He has the most stressful job in Earth right now … he deserves a break when he can get one.
He’s barely been President over a month; I’m not understanding how folks think President Obama can fix 8 years worth of horrible policies in one damned month. I don’t care who’s President … you’re in for a long ride folks … buckle up.
56.
IF HE CAN'T DO IT, NOBODY CAN - goooooOooooooooBAMA!
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
GOOOOOOBAMA!!!!
57.
WhatIThinkIs
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
This is CRAZY!!!!!
Obama is the man for real. No other pres. would be at a bball game.
I LOVE OBAMA!!!
58.
President Obama Spotted At A Basketball Game « Blockbloggers
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
[...] Photo credit: Concreteloop [...]
59.
Babs
Saturday, February 28, 2009 /
Andrea, STFU and worry about the people in your household and in the USA, do you live in any of those other states? Charity starts at home and then spread abroud. Are you a from here? If not again STFU, HATER!
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melonso
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
# 50 I completely agree
hmm SIGH ANDREA AND the other random # 48, probly a republican,
do you guys not get that he is a human being first and then a president…WTF HE AINT GOD!!!!
@SIGH I guess you never worked your ass off to the point that you need a break… understandable, who doesnt want a picture of Mr. Obama?
@ANDREA you must only watch FOX… clearly theres alot more going on than you think, dont assume because people make statements like “Hes so cool” that they don’t know anything about him or what hes done… RUDE
@ angry #48… lol its okay to have opinions at least let it make sense… read up on the NEW DEAL and tell me something… DOMESTIC POLICY SEEMS TO BE UNIMPORTANT TO YOU…. R U rich like that?
cant you just enjoy the photos for what it is?
61.
Andrea
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
you all are so stupid….can’t we agree to disagree? If you read my post carefully without the knee jerk reaction you would see that it is not about “hating” but about also really PAYING ATTENTION
but then what the hell could I expect from a site that mostly focuses on Chris Brown/Rihanna or what the hell Usher is up to next….lol
anyway, go in peace my people and remember that it is OKAY if someone actually has a view point that is different from the group……
throughout history, if you remember, the real change came from people( MALCOLM X, ANGELA DAVIS, MARCUS GARVEY, HARRIET TUBMAN, CHE’, FIDEL CASTRO) who decided to move against the grain.
Peace.
62.
N/A
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
What a cutie!!!!!!!!!
63.
S.C.
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
I’m sorry, but we got a cool President, and that is what makes up strong as American. You saw how our country was just depressed when our last President was in Office. I have seen so many events that Obama has hosted/attended in his first month then I have seen Mr. Bush do in almost 4-8 years. I ain’t mad at Obama, keep living Mr. President, he is a real and true person, American and has a real spirit in his heart.
64.
DropKick
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
The kid looks like he’s grilling the Pres. about school vouchers, free lunches and after school programs and the Pres. looks engaged. That’s the money shot.
He transcends racial divides and connects to the young and old. Real problems are found and corrected by and with the people. The girl who wrote the letter about her school was a common person. This kid, a man at the hot dog stand ALL these folks want a chance to see and tell the Pres. their problems, concerns or ideas.
This kid will never forget this moment. No doubt it will affect his life and he may grow up to do great things just for having this minute. It’s inspirational and therefore his (Pres. O’s) public duty is being conducted. To inspire the country especially the youth. Where would some of us be now if we had a conversation with a President in grade school? What about MLK?
This photo will outlast us all and the image is powerful, like the one of JFK on his sail boat or FDR in the back seat of his car. Truly a man of the people for the people. Hope to see you in LA Mr. President, next time the Lakers beat up on the Bulls.
I dare anyone to click on the photo of him with the Wizards Jersey, look at it and not crack a grin……..His smile is infectious……no homo
65.
stinka
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
#9, what do you want the president to do, work 24 hours a day? you don’t, why should he?
66.
sweet caroline
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
*swoon* i love my president!
67.
Cool Steph
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Barack is the best!!!!
68.
TheGoodGood
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
Nice to see him out there living his life, he should have brought the kids
69.
ILOVEMYPREZ .
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
its amazing how great a president he is.
he is & will be the best president our country has ever seen (:
+ I LOVE MY PRESDIENT BARACK OBAMA & THE OBAMA FAMILY !!
70.
LadyGame
Sunday, March 1, 2009 /
See… this is why they didn’t want a black man in office, this nigga all at NBA games and shit lol… and this is one reason why he moght lose my vote next election, because this mufu ain’t at a Laker game, damn foo….
*Lakers 2009 Champs*
71.
SexyQB
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
He’s the man!!! Nuff said!
72.
LadiiH
Monday, March 2, 2009 /
This is for everyone who is hating on Obama!! Its crazii!! Its hard enuff that he has to pick up the slack and crap left behind from the 43 president’s before him. and know people are mad because he went to a bball game to relax . Bush and every other pres prolly went on 50,000 dollar trips and did way more. And no one said ish about them!! He didnt ask to be in ever Mag or Take photo’s everytime he moves or goes out on an outing with the family!! The media choose to do that mess. Just let him be a Pres and leave him alone!! I know that when i am at my 8-5 i am stressed and i need a break or to get away!! thats why GOD made Vacations and Days off duh!! Obaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaama do ya thing and let the ignorant American’s Stay that way!! Ladii H
73.
Lady T
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 /
Whenever I see the President pictured with a little boy…I wonder why the First Lady did not try more for a son? I’m not saying boys are better than girls but if I were married to a man that great I would at least try 3 times to give him a son.
74.
ridalen
Wednesday, March 4, 2009 /
really lady t?
try for a boy?
is that even possible?
‘if you point ur dick this way the baby might come out a boy’
children should be appreciated no matter what sex they may be. that statement was rediculous.