From commander-in-chief to leader of the free world, you can add another moniker to President Barack Obama's growing list of titles - regular guy.
Attending Friday's basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and the Washington Wizards, Obama shed his Burberry suit in favor of a more relaxed collarless shirt as he sat courtside with a friend. Not only did Obama spend his evening free from thoughts about the federal budget and economic crisis, he also purchased a beer (with his own money) and enjoyed making small talk with a young fan seated nearby.
Nothing like the most powerful man in America channeling his inner everyman.
Even though Obama is widely regarded as an avid Bulls fan, Wizards small forward Caron Butler made sure that the game did not start before the president arrived in his seat - if only to catch a glimpse of the man as he walked in. Butler even went as far as to encourage the refs to allow the teams to spend extra time warming up and lightheartedly asking them if they wanted to play tic-tac-toe.
The ploy worked, as Butler was able to witness the entrance of his hero and direct fist bumps toward Obama after each shot he made over the course of the game.
The Editorial Board can't help but crack a smile knowing that our president is someone we would actually enjoy hanging out with in our rare moments of free time. We think it is awesome that Obama can take a few hours out of his busy week to kick back and relax just like the rest of us.
Maybe next time the Wizards can work him into the halftime entertainment - imagine Obama launching a half-court shot to win one lucky fan a new car.
