Barack Obama Makes First Public Appearance Since Trump Ape Video

Former President Barack Obama made his first public appearance since the viral video President Trump posted, depicting Barack and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes -- sitting courtside at the NBA All-star game Sunday.

It's good to see the 44th President of the United States enjoying himself, because he's been dealing with some B.S. lately.

Just days ago, he was responding to a video that depicted him and his wife as apes, which was later shared by President Donald Trump.

During an interview with Brian Tyler Cohen, Barack referred to both the social media posts and the administration's public behaviors as a "clown show" ... and he lamented the loss of "decorum" and "propriety" as it relates to the highest office in the land.

President Trump passed the blame onto an unnamed White House staffer ... and, he said he wouldn't apologize for the gaffe.

He not only showed up to the game, but came up clutch ... snagging a loose ball that came barreling straight for him on the sidelines!!!

Watch the video ... Barack is just hanging out with his wife Michelle, when the rock comes out of nowhere, almost hitting them ... but Barack's no stranger to the basketball court as he quickly catching the stray ball as it comes right at the former White House residents.

Talk about calm under pressure!

He showed he's still got those quick hands, smoothly catching the ball and tossing it back in play. Check it out ... he sits right back down and crosses his legs like nothing ever happened while continuing his conversation with Michelle.

So it seems the former President is not only catching strays from our current administration ... but from the NBA as well, good thing his reflexes worked in his favor Sunday night.