Barack Obama is a well-known Chicago Bulls fan. But the former President made a smart choice to check out a game outside the United Center, as the Bulls are in tank mode following their trade of Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings in February.
Obama had courtside seats to see the LA Clippers take on the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The game featured a matchup between two teams competing for a spot in the postseason.
The Pistons are No. 5 in the Eastern Conference with a 35-27 record. The Clippers are No. 9 in the Western Conference with a 32-29 record.
Barack Obama was at a LA Clippers game
Per Tomer Azarly with Clutch Points, Obama sat next to Clippers’ owner Steve Ballmer at the game. Obama received a standing ovation from the crowd.
President Barack Obama gets a standing ovation from fans here at Clippers-Pistons when he’s shown on the Halo Board. pic.twitter.com/8zplxHUhyQ
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 6, 2025
Fans react to Obama’s ovation
Fans on social media reacted to Obama’s ovation on social media.
“4 more years! 4 more years,” wrote a fan.
“Best president of all time,” posted another.
“I woulda booed him tbh,” commented a fan.
“Can he lace em up,” asked a fan.
“That’s a real President,” suggested another.
“Everything with this team is going to crap,” wrote a fan.
“Looks like Obama’s trading the Oval Office for courtside seats with Ballmer,” joked a poster.
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