jesus, i mean it is not like he's a freakin superstar so stop admiring him like one. hope he makes it better than bush, that is all i want from him
- Nils Hitze
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Nils, if you can hit that shot, I'll say the same about you. :-)
- Chris Baskind
if he's not superstar, i don't know who is.....
- Ňicķ
Shooting hoops may become a crucial part of his campaign
- Charlie
This really shows the one thing that sets Obama apart from most other public figures: how incredibly, almost preternaturally relaxed he is in front of a crowd. Coolness incarnate.
- Dave Bonta
Impressive guy all the way around...neat!
- Susan Beebe
The Lakers sure could have used him back in the NBA finals, but I think the US needs him more.
- Jon Erickson
Would have they shown it if he hasn't scored? :) Anyway I hope he'll be your next President.
- Markingegno - Donato
Too bad the presidential race can't be decided by a game of 'around the world'.
- Dave Earley
Interesting sidenote: When John McCain visited the base last year he was handed the same basketball. It spontaneously self-deflated in his hand.
- Bill Barol
If Obama agrees to do a town-hall meeting with McCain I think McCain should agree to play Around the World or Horse with Obama.
- Brandon Titus
When I saw this on Fox News, they deliberately included 10 seconds of Obama "prepping" for the shot, but somehow were too short on time to include the part where he makes the basket.
- Sanjay