Obama Surprises WNBA Stars at New Court | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 24, 2026 · 1m

Former President Barack Obama surprised the WNBA All-Stars with an unannounced visit to his new Presidential Center, delighting the 22 players who were caught off guard. He praised their excellence and the league’s growth, reminisced about past White House visits, and snapped photos with Caitlin Clark and A’ja Wilson. Obama even took a playful turn on the court, joking about his Achilles and playing “horse” — the first pro league to use the newly opened court. Though he was meant to attend the NBA All-Star Game, he prioritized time with Michelle and later connected with investors and a…