Originally published February 15, 2009 at 7:10 AM | Page modified February 15, 2009 at 1:45 PM
PrintBasketball helps Obama exercise, relieve stress
Barack Obama without a basketball?
Barack Obama without a basketball?
His press secretary says there are very few days he doesn't see the commander in chief either handling or dribbling a basketball at some point.
Spokesman Robert Gibbs says playing ball helps Obama get exercise and relieve stress. Gibbs says that when Obama plays, he can think about something different - even if only for a short time.
Basketball has been a part of Obama's life since he was a kid growing up in Hawaii. A big part of life even today, as Gibbs sees it.
Gibbs spoke on CNN's "State of the Union."
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