Barack's Secret to Success: Basketball?

Posted Feb 29th 2008 4:01PM by TMZ Staff

Some people look for luck in rabbit's feet, four-leaf clovers or shooting stars -- but the leading Democratic candidate for President, Barack Obama, harnesses his chi on the hardwood.

According to Barack's people, his one-and-only superstition falls on election days -- when he has to play hoops. Otherwise he fears the wrath of the election gods -- who will punish him with a loss if he doesn't play ball.

Barack's family is big into basketball -- his brother-in-law, Craig Robinson, is the head coach for the men's team at Brown University. This photo -- first seen on Wonkette.com -- was taken in 2006 as Barack played hoops with American soldiers stationed in Africa.

Let's see Hillary do that.

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1. He rocks the house, the senate and now the White House! Love the guy!!!

Posted at 4:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Nancy Reagan

2. I wonder what sports Hillary can play????
GO OBAMA!!!!

Posted at 4:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by LA

3. 1st for Barack

Posted at 4:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by in the 206 AKA Deliman

4. I LOVE IT!!!

OBAMA '08

Posted at 4:05PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Traycee

5. This is really neat, a black man into basketball, who would of thought? Not bad for a smoker either.

Posted at 4:07PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Mark

6. I hope t6his dude wins.. He's a real dude.. Regardless of what party he is. He just a regular guy that will stand up for everyone from low to upper class. Crash those boards bro! You got my vote

Posted at 4:10PM on Feb 29th 2008 by kml

7. Yeah, Mark it's no different than white men jogging!!! Got shot Barack (I mean Mr. President)

Posted at 4:13PM on Feb 29th 2008 by alex200606

8. ....what a amazing ride to the top job ! who will his running mate be??????....not Clinton I hope!!

Posted at 4:13PM on Feb 29th 2008 by 19 DAYS UNTIL SPRING!!

9. Yes, that's what you look for in a President, he can dribble a ball.
Dopes.

Posted at 4:13PM on Feb 29th 2008 by DJS

10. A vote for Obama is a vote for Socialism. Maybe Fidel can be his VP. I hear he's not doing anything these days.

Posted at 4:14PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Voter

11. "Barack Hussein Obama will NOT recite the Pledge of Allegiance nor
will he show any reverence for our flag. While others place their hands
over their hearts, Obama turns his back to the flag and slouches.
Let us all remain alert concerning Obama's expected presidential
candidacy.
The Muslims have said they plan on destroying the US from the inside
out, what better way to start than at the highest level - through the
President of the United States, one of their own!!!!
Look past the smoke and mirrors america and make the right decision!!!!
It will be 10 times worse than ~9/11~ "

Posted at 4:15PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Made in USA

12. Is it me or does that picture look fake? It looks like his head screwed onto someones else's body! It doesn't look right!

Posted at 4:15PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Nic

13. GO HILLARY!!!!!

Posted at 4:15PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Ali

14. lol thats funny

Posted at 4:16PM on Feb 29th 2008 by Want A Good Candidate

15. PLEASE SOMEONE TELL ME "WHAT HAS THIS MAN DONE SINCE HE'S BEEN IN GOVERNMENT? NO ONE SEEMS TO BE ABLE TO ANSWER THE QUESTION, I CAN NOTHING.....GOOOOOO HILL...AND DON'T SAY I'M RACIST I'M HALF BLACK LIKE HIM..HE HAS NO EXPERIENCE AND WE ARE GOING TO HAVE A PRESIDENT WITH NO EXPERIENCE LOVELY..

Posted at 4:17PM on Feb 29th 2008 by just a thought

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