Via The Washington Post:
Leonsis also reached out to someone he considers a friend: President Barack Obama.
Obama has apparently never been shy about giving Leonsis his opinion of the NBA, according to someone with personal insights into their relationship. The two spoke in late April about the importance of building the right culture for the Wizards. Obama championed the “beauty of the game, teamwork, sacrifice” and surrounding franchise stars with complementary pieces. Obama, who has taken on a role with the NBA-backed Basketball Africa League, also encouraged Leonsis to invest in scouting in Africa.
Obama might just be on his way to a front office job in the NBA. The former president could easily spin his advice services into a paying gig. There are plenty of teams that are completely lost.
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