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Barack Obama and Lebron James Talk Voting and Championship Wins on ‘The Shop’

The two championed legacy, on and off the court.

Jada Gomez
Momentum
Nov 2, 2020

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LeBron James and Barack Obama at the White House on January 28, 2013. Photo: Mark Wilson/Getty Images

LeBron James may be a four-time NBA champ, but that still didn’t stop him from being all-boyish smiles in the presence of the nation’s 44th president.

Former President Barack Obama stepped into The Shop, James’ HBO series, to discuss the upcoming election, the NBA’s efforts to increase voter registration, and James’ recent championship victory.

Need some Monday motivation? Enjoy a bit of Black excellence from the episode below.

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Jada Gomez
Jada Gomez

Written by Jada Gomez

Senior Platform Editor at Medium. Girl with the long last name from the Empire State. NYU Alum. Runner. Puppy Mommy. Smiler.

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