Obama Inspires at USA Basketball’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

Former President Barack Obama made a surprise appearance at USA Basketball’s 50th anniversary party, delivering a powerful 10-minute speech. He emphasized the importance of representing the United States with pride and unity, especially in global competitions like the Olympics.

Obama expressed confidence in the U.S. men’s basketball team, predicting they would bring home the gold and showcase America’s best qualities worldwide.

The event gathered basketball legends such as Carmelo Anthony, Dwyane Wade, and other luminaries, celebrating their contributions to USA Basketball over the past 50 years.

Earlier, Vice President Kamala Harris visited the team during their practice at UNLV, highlighting the administration’s support.

Obama attended Team USA’s exhibition game against Canada, boosting morale and marking the start of their journey towards the Paris Olympics.

Steph Curry shared, “President Obama’s inspiring words set the tone for our summer journey celebrating 50 years of USAB.”