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Obama and Anthony Edwards' Viral Showdown Teases June 19 Opening of Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Foundation says the lighthearted rivalry is a promotional campaign, not a political signal.

Overview

  • Released March 17, the video shows Obama and the Timberwolves star competing in basketball, ping-pong and Connect Four before agreeing to a rematch.
  • Obama invites Edwards to play again on the Home Court at the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s Jackson Park when it opens to the public on June 19.
  • Edwards acknowledged the challenge on social media with the reply, “In a minute OG,” reinforcing plans for a future faceoff at the site.
  • The campaign follows a cryptic March 15 teaser about “unfinished business,” which the Foundation clarified was tied to this cultural promotion.
  • The rapport traces to a 2024 Paris Olympics moment when Edwards told Obama “I’m the truth,” a thread the viral clip revives with playful trash talk and memorable beats, including an Edwards dunk and Obama’s Connect Four win.