The 2015-16 NBA regular season tipped off on Tuesday night, and one of the most important and influential men in the world was in attendance at one of the three games that took place.
It was reported that President Barack Obama would be at the United Center to watch the Bulls take on the Cavaliers, and POTUS made good on his claim.
He was seated courtside after making his entrance late in the first quarter of the game.
President Obama takes his courtside seat at Cavs-Bulls with 2:40 left in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/ofkg2d9p16
— Jeff Zillgitt (@JeffZillgitt) October 28, 2015
Obama takes his seat court-side as he attends Bulls vs Cavaliers game in Chicago #Bulls #Cavaliers @POTUS pic.twitter.com/iyrNHHhfaf — Doug Mills (@dougmillsnyt) October 28, 2015
Obama gave out some high fives and shook some hands as well.
President Obama has arrived for bulls-cavs, handing out the high fives. pic.twitter.com/qXIK0Wkzho
— Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) October 28, 2015
POTUS even took some time to talk to TNT’s David Aldridge in the second quarter for a short interview. He talked about Bulls new head Coach Fred Hoiberg and said he was “optimistic” about the team’s 2015-16 campaign.
The Chicago native must’ve brought the Bulls good luck. They lead the Cavs 71-68 heading into the fourth quarter.