Barack Obama, Anthony Edwards team up to tease Presidential Center opening

"The video begins with Obama appearing to be ready for an interview, but then he begins texting with someone. Obama says he's busy, and the person who is texting him responds with: "u scared." Eventually, Obama goes outside because he "has some unfinished business to deal with." He heads to an outdoor court to find Edwards putting up shots."

"Edwards, a four-time NBA All-Star, had a viral moment with Obama at the 2024 Paris Olympics captured on Netflix's "Court of Gold." Obama stopped by USA Basketball's 50th anniversary event in July 2024. While talking with Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, Obama asked the former MVP what he thinks about Edwards. "He can hoop a little bit, huh?" Obama asked, prompting Embiid to say: "Just a little bit.""

""The next one is going to be on my home court at the Obama Presidential Center on the South Side of Chicago," Obama says. The video ends with a message about the center opening in June to all visitors, with an asterisk that reads "even Anthony Edwards.""

Anthony Edwards and former President Barack Obama created a promotional video for the Obama Presidential Center's June opening in Chicago's Jackson Park. The video depicts Obama receiving a text challenge from Edwards, prompting him to meet the Timberwolves guard at an outdoor basketball court. The two compete in multiple games including basketball, ping-pong, and Connect 4 before relaxing by a pool and planning a rematch. Their friendly rivalry stems from a 2024 Paris Olympics interaction where Obama and Joel Embiid playfully questioned Edwards' basketball abilities, and Edwards confidently asserted his skills. The video concludes with a message welcoming all visitors to the center, with a humorous asterisk noting the invitation extends even to Anthony Edwards.

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