Barack Obama Has ‘Discussed’ Owning NBA Team After Leaving White House

June 22nd, 2016 by Alec Nathan Leave a reply »

President Barack Obama won't be in the White House much longer, which means he'll soon have time to ponder other career pursuits.   

And, according to White House press secretary Josh Earnest, per ESPN.com, the commander in chief has contemplated entering the world of NBA ownership. 

Earnest said Wednesday that Obama has "discussed" the idea of joining an NBA franchise's ownership group, but he noted it would only be an option "potentially...under the right circumstances."

Obama's love of basketball has been well documented since he took office, and he's been spotted courtside at various contests over the past few years. Most notably, the president watched the Chicago Bulls take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in their 2015-16 season opener at United Center last October. 



He also took in a showdown between the Georgetown Hoyas and Duke Blue Devils at Verizon Center in January 2010. 

Speaking to Bill Simmons for an interview in GQ last November, Obama revealed he has dreamed of calling the shots from the front office one day. 
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