suntimes.com - 2/27/2009
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WASHINGTON -- President Obama, the Bulls' ''First Fan,'' met with players, coaches, front office personnel and staff from the team in the Blue Room of the White House on Thursday.
misterirrelevant.com - 2/28/2009
neswsports.com - 2/28/2009
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neswsports.com —
(from NESW Sports) Obama is the first President
in 10 years to make the short trip to...
watch the Wizards. --- To be fair, Obama is from Illinois and went to see a BULLS vs Wizards game. --- Whether you are a Democrat or Republican, it is cool to have a President that watches/plays basketball...
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Video: WIZARDS v BULLS --- President Barack Obama Sits ...
hoopeduponline.com - 2/27/2009
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hoopeduponline.com —
General Manager John Paxson is probably on his
way out and the Chicago Bulls have a powerful...
fan that has experience running large organizations — like the free world. Boy, do I ever have a great idea for the Bulls to attract free agents for at least 4 years.
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The Bulls Should Hire Barack Obama As Their GM
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The First Fan Gets to Know the Bulls
ESPN.com - TrueHoop —
... John Jackson of the Chicago Sun-Times explains you don't have to win a title to get a team trip to the White House. Barack Obama's hometown team, the Bulls, got the invite and visited yesterday. Word is Obama may be attending the Wizards vs. Bulls game tonight: ...
Bulls visit the White House
Mac Gs World —
... Derrick Rose was impressed with Barry the Baller: 'It was a great experience,'' Bulls rookie point guard Derrick Rose said. ''Usually, you're nervous around a person of his stature and power, but he made us feel at ease. He was like one of the guys. He was laughing and joking with us and knew everybody on the team by name.The 26-32 and constantly underachieving Bulls get a WH visit? Come on now. Using this logic, the winless 13 year old boys basketball team that I coach should have an official ceremony. ...
Bulls Hang With Obama at White House During Washington Road Swing
MOUTHPIECE Blog // A Chicago-Addled Sports Blog —
... Obama is, of course, a Chicago guy and a big Bulls fan, which makes this a little different from a normal athletic team’s visit. Usually it’s only champions that head to the White House. But that didn’t take away from the enjoyment of the meeting. ...
The Bulls Should Hire Barack Obama As Their GM
Hooped Up —
... Recently, the Bulls were invited to the White House by the freshest President ever, Barack Obama and some how they need to leverage this to negotiate with free agents this summer and beyond. ...
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latimes.com 3/1/2009 — Washington, last in the East, rolls to 113-90 victory over Chicago, the president's hometown team.
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at Washington 113, Chicago 90: With President Obama courtside, the last-place ...
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Wizards Insider 2/27/2009
I figured you guys weren't going to win a championship any time soon, so this is the only way I was going to meet you. (White House Photo) The Chicago Bulls hadn't been to the White House since the Clinton administration, but they didn't need to win a ...
