Former President Barack Obama unexpectedly visited the WNBA All-Stars during their practice session at his new Presidential Center. The visit occurred as the players were preparing for an upcoming game.
Obama entered from a side door, surprising the 22 WNBA All-Stars in attendance. He spoke to the athletes about the growth of the sport and expressed his enthusiasm for its current trajectory. According to the Associated Press, Obama said “the way the game has been growing lately and the way the game…”, though the full quote was not provided.
The purpose of the visit appears to be a show of support for the WNBA players and recognition of the league’s increasing popularity. The Presidential Center served as the location for this unexpected meeting between the former president and the professional basketball athletes.
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