At the 2026 NBA All-Star festivities, fans expected dazzling highlights and nostalgic reunions.
Classic Obama Jabs Reggie Miller at All-Star Game
What they didn’t expect was a perfectly delivered roast from former President Barack Obama aimed squarely at Hall of Famer Reggie Miller —and a callback to one of the fiercest rivalries of the 1990s . A Presidential Punchline Appearing as a special guest during the All-Star weekend festivities, Obama took the stage to thunderous applause. Known for his love of basketball—particularly his loyalty to his hometown Chicago Bulls —Obama didn’t waste time before zeroing in on Miller, the longtime face of the Indiana Pacers . With a grin, Obama referenced the heated Bulls-Pacers playoff battles that defined much of the late ‘90s Eastern Conference. “Reggie,” Obama quipped, “I just want to thank you for all those memorable playoff moments. Truly. The push-offs, the drama… and of course, all those series you almost won.” The crowd erupted. Revisiting a Legendary Rivalry The jab hit home because the Bulls-Pacers rivalry was very real—and very intense. Throughout the 1990s, Miller’s Pacers were one of th…
