Obama Offers Wizards Owner Advice

(Washington, DC) — The owner of the Washington Wizards is getting some basketball advice from a former commander-in-chief. The Washington Post reports Wizards owner Ted Leonsis called former President Barack Obama when rethinking the team’s direction after a disappointing season. Leonsis reportedly got in touch with Obama after firing longtime team president Ernie Grunfeld. The former President reportedly discussed the beauty of the game, teamwork, sacrifice and surrounding franchise stars with complementary pieces.