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Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at the WNBA All-Star practice at the Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, drawing cheers from players and fans alike. During the visit, Obama shared words of encouragement with Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark, urging her to "never lose that joy" and reminding her that she's "always a hooper." His motivational message quickly became one of the standout moments of the event, earning widespread praise across social media.




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00:00A few of the OGs here, because they came through the White House.
00:03Some of you I'm meeting for the first time.
00:07All of you are extraordinary, and I could not be bigger fans, and
00:15the way the game has been going lately, the way it's been picking up, and
00:22people paying attention to your excellence, I think has been
00:28something for basketball fans generally, a sight to see.
00:32It's been making me happy, and all of you have been not just operating with some
00:38excellence on the court, but I know many of you are involved in some
00:41wonderful ventures off the court, looking out for other young people and inspiring them.
00:49So I just want to say thanks.
00:51I'm not going to give you a long speech.
00:53This doesn't look like the toughest practice I've ever seen.
00:56But it's all-star break.
00:57Y'all aren't supposed to be working too hard, although I suspect it may get a little
01:03competitive towards the end of the game.
01:07Unfortunately, because of a previous engagement involving Michelle, which,
01:11you know, sorry, y'all, but I don't mess with my wife.
01:14I will not be at the actual game tomorrow, but I wanted to make sure that I stop by
01:20and say hello to all of you, and we'll take a picture, and I want to get a chance to
01:24shake
01:24some of your hands.
01:25Some of you I haven't met before, but I'm a big fan.
01:27So, and hopefully the court's held up.
01:31You know, I don't run full court no more to protect my Achilles.
01:40But I did inaugurate it with a game of horse, which I lost.
01:46I was not happy about it.
01:49Anyway, I hope you guys have a wonderful time this weekend.
01:53Congratulations on WNBA.
01:55Could not be prouder of what you guys are doing.
01:57You're well-deserving of all your success and seeing the fan base grow and the attention
02:03grow.
02:04That's exactly where it should be.
02:06I see you, Aja Wilson.
02:08Yeah.
02:10You know, MVP.
02:12So, appreciate all of you.
02:13All right?
02:16We're going to take a picture over there.
02:17Can I shake some hands first?
02:20Thank you, Mr. President.
02:20Good to see you.
02:21Great to see you.
02:23I've got to say hi to everybody.
02:25How are you?
02:26Good.
02:26How are you?
02:27Nice to meet you.
02:27Yeah.
02:28You had a big game.
02:29I mean, you've been having a breakout season.
02:32You've been doing great.
02:33But that one game, you just couldn't miss, weren't you?
02:36In the flow.
02:37Yeah.
02:37That was a good feeling.
02:38It was great to see you.
02:39Congratulations.
02:41Oh, hey.
02:42Caitlin, how are you?
02:43Good to see you.
02:44Really nice to meet you.
02:45You're great.
02:46You're fantastic.
02:48Don't let all this nonsense get you down.
02:51That was crazy.
02:51I appreciate it.
02:52It was crazy.
02:53You know, I always say one of the things that was luckiest for me was I didn't get famous
03:00until I was like 45.
03:01So I was an old ass man.
03:03Yeah.
03:04I mean, you're my daughter's age.
03:05You're not to have that much, you know, burden and nonsense.
03:10Thanks.
03:11So don't lose that joy.
03:12I won't.
03:13The game's like the game.
03:14Yeah.
03:14And you're a hooper.
03:16I try.
03:17Sometimes.
03:17No, you're always hooping.
03:19And you're on a nice little run right now.
03:20Yeah, we are.
03:21We are.
03:21You want to get a picture?
03:23Yeah.
03:23Come on.
03:23Ready?
03:23Come on.
03:27So cute.
03:27Wait, guys, get in with me too.
03:29Come on.
03:30Nice to meet you.
03:31Hey, man.
03:31Come on.
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