President Obama dropped several zingers and one-liners on the Golden State Warriors during their White House visit Thursday.
"I was hoping that Riley Curry would be here today to share the podium with me," Obama said to open the event. "But I'll have to get my media training some other day."
With 51 points from Stephen Curry, the Warriors overwhelmed the Wizards 134-121 on Wednesday night to stay on track for a chance to break the 1995-96 Bulls' NBA record for most regular-season wins. Being a huge Bulls fan, Obama found a clever way to spin it, involving Warriors coach Steve Kerr:
"It is rare to be in the presence of a guy from the greatest team in @NBA history..." @POTUS https://t.co/CvtOXveafU
— NBA TV (@NBATV) February 4, 2016
Obama also showed he can celebrate like Steph:
.@POTUS does his best @StephenCurry30 impression https://t.co/zCYbGeyjou
— POLITICO (@politico) February 4, 2016
Although Riley wasn't there, Steph brought wife Ayesha with him for the visit:
Abe Lincoln wondering who we are pic.twitter.com/nnFVLD3FKJ
— Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) February 4, 2016
The visit did include one serious note, as Kerr thanked Obama for his efforts on gun control.
"I know it's a very hot topic," Kerr said. "There's a great divide, but I'm on his side."
