Chris Paul was once part of an impromptu game of basketball with Barack Obama, and apparently was crossed over by the former U.S. president.
In a recent clip from the Obama Foundation and My Brother’s Keeper Alliance, Obama was asked to share one moment he would relive from his time in the White House.
"For my 49th birthday, I organized my own little NBA All-Star game," Obama explained. "LeBron [James] came and [Dwyane] Wade, Derrick Rose, and Chris Paul. And so we had three pros and two amateurs on each team. I hit a game winner, man. I hit a three, I crossed over Chris."
Barack was retelling the story in front of a group of kids, who laughed at the thought of him getting one over on CP3.
"You’re acting like I’m lying. Chris Paul’s a friend of mine. You want me to get him on the phone?" Obama said, as the kids continued to laugh.
Paul caught wind of the reel and responded in the comment section, writing: "If you don’t have the film…it never happened!!"
According to ESPN, Obama’s impromptu star-studded basketball game also included Carmelo Anthony, Joakim Noah, Bill Russell and Magic Johnson, and took place at a gym inside Fort McNair, close to the White House. The game was followed by a barbecue on the South Lawn.
It's no secret that Barack Obama is a die-hard NBA fan. Last year, the former U.S. president revealed his pick of all-time NBA players he'd have in his starting five.
He broke down his selections by position, starting with shooting guard. "I’m from Chicago. So MJ, Michael Jordan, at shooting guard." Next up, the 63-year-old moved to where he’d place LeBron James on the court. "I’d put LeBron at point forward," he explained. "A bunch of times he’d be bringing up the ball and he’d distributing."
Next up on Obama’s list was the chef. "I want a little shooting and a little flair so I’m going to put my friend Steph Curry into the mix because we’re in the three point era and he is the greatest shooter of all time, bar none," Obama said. Then came his pick for center: "At center, I’m going to put Hakeem “The Dream” Olajuwon whose game I think translates to today's game."
"He was such an amazing athlete," Obama continued. "An anchor on defense. He’s going to give you everything you need out of the center position."
After naming four spots on his team, Obama had to decide on his final pick. "This last spot is tough," he began. "I’ve got to go with Kevin Durant, KD, who may be the most efficient effective scorer in the history of basketball."
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