Barack Obama goes hard in the paint in 'NBA 2K17'

Ok but wouldn't he actually play for the Bulls?
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Kellen Beck
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Barack Obama goes hard in the paint in 'NBA 2K17'
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After working for eight years straight in the highest office of the United States government, you'd think former president Barack Obama would want to put his feet up for a little bit -- maybe even go on a vacation -- not play professional basketball.

YouTuber NykeFaller showed the world exactly what it would be like if Obama hung up his tie and laced up some Jordans after his stint as leader of the free world. NykeFaller created a custom character in NBA 2K17's MyCareer Mode that's so close to the real deal it looks official. His Obama's even got some great voice over work to make it even better.

Not only can Obama run a country, he can beat your ass at basketball.

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What makes this perfect is that all characters you create in MyCareer Mode are nicknamed "Prez," which is really just the icing on the cake.

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Kellen Beck

Kellen is a science reporter at Mashable, covering space, environmentalism, sustainability, and future tech. Previously, Kellen has covered entertainment, gaming, esports, and consumer tech at Mashable. Follow him on Twitter @Kellenbeck


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