The same way a relaxed, friendly demeanor from a confident Kobe can disarm terribly anxious kids nervous about meeting him, Obama connected with the Lakers with ease.
President Obama welcomed the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House today.
This was not the first time meeting the president for all of the players. Jordan Farmar introduced Obama at a campaign rally in Newport Beach back in 2008.
The Lakers get their 15 minutes with the leader of the free world today when they visit the White House and President Barack Obama.
Too bad the weather wasn’t better for the Lakers visit to the White House, says the popular Lakers blog; then again, maybe it’s better they didn’t play.
They shot hoops with their dad on Sunday, motorcading over to the Department of Interior gym in the morning, and the Lakers will visit the White House today.
President Barack Obama has welcomed the NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers to the White House.


