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Barack Obama was nearly flattened by Nikola Jokic during Sunday’s NBA All-Star Game, but a quick-thinking Devin Booker helped save the day for the former president.
The funny scene all unfolded during USA Stars’ matchup with Team World at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, when Jokic was chasing down a loose ball.
The Nuggets big man — who’s 6 feet 11, 284 pounds — went full speed to try to get possession, but when Booker noticed a possible collision with Obama could result from the hustle play, he stepped in.
Devin Booker helped save Barack Obama by shoving Nikola Jokic during a play in Sunday’s All-Star Game. Getty ImagesThe Suns point guard threw a shoulder into Jokic’s midsection, knocking him off course and rescuing Obama from a potentially dire situation.
Obama appeared grateful for Booker’s actions — he stood up and gave the 29-year-old a hug. Even Michelle Obama appeared to reach out for a thank you handshake.
Barack Obama gave Devin Booker a thank you hug following his heads-up play. Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesBooker laughed off the whole scene, and then returned to play.
The Phoenix ball handler and his USA Stars team eventually went on to beat Team World, and then they won the entire All-Star Game.
Booker scored 12 total points in the exhibition’s round-robin tournament, and afterward, USA Stars coach J.B. Bickerstaff said he “was huge for us.”
And apparently a former POTUS as well.
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