Obama surprises US Olympic basketball team, says he's 'pretty confident' they will win gold in Paris

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Former President Obama made a surprise appearance at USA Basketball’s 50th anniversary party on Tuesday night, where he was all smiles among the players heading to Paris to represent the United States in this year’s Olympics and more. 

Obama delivered a 10-minute speech during his appearance, reminding everyone just how much of a basketball fan he is. 

With the Olympic roster behind him, Obama said he believes that Team USA will come home with a gold medal in basketball. 

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Former President Obama attends an exhibition game between Canada and the United States ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Vegas. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

"I just want to come here to obviously send off the soon-to-be gold-medal winners," Obama said, via USA Today.

"I’m pretty confident that they’re going to be bringing back the gold and representing us the way we should be represented around the world."

Obama also recognized all the legends and those who have impacted USA Basketball over the past five decades in his speech. 

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Hall of Famers, former Olympians and others were present for the party, including Carmelo Anthony, Spencer Haywood, Cheryl Miller, Dawn Staley, Dwyane Wade, Sheryl Swoopes and Patrick Ewing. 

Obama was also sitting courtside for Team USA’s exhibition game against Canada, which the Stars and Stripes won, 86-72. Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony