We accomplished something thats almost impossible to do, something we worked very hard to do.
First off, this show is awesome.
I started watching the first two episodes last night.
Here’s the trailer.
What is it that we can share that will make this feel new?
Whats the new insight?
Its seeing [the players] navigate their personal lives.
Theres life and death, and a real meditation on fatherhood that feels really new and different.
(Butler without even trying, Edwards you definitely can’t say the same for.)
Then again, check out the people behind the show -
The shows credits also impress.
Starting 5 hails from James and Maverick Carters Uninterrupted in association with Barack and Michelle Obamas Higher Grounder Prods.
So Mav Carter and the Obamas?
This is probably going to end up the biggest pro-Lebron propaganda piece the world has ever seen.
It should make for some unbelievable memes and jokes, at least.
But let’s get to Barrack’s picks for his top starting five of all time, shall we?
First off, I know what you’re thinking.
They don’t call him the hardest-working man in showbiz for nothing.
In true Obama fashion, his first pick was an obvious no-brainer- Michael Jordan.
I mean, whos going to argue with that?
Next, LeBron James.
Again, cant fault the man.
LeBron is like that Swiss Army knife you have on you at all times.
You dont always need him to do everything, but its nice to know he can.
Point forward, lockdown defender, scorer, basketball intellect through the roof.
Arguably the second greatest player of all time and a freak show of an athletic specimen.
Fine, Mr. President, I’m with you so far.
Then comes Stephen Curry at point guard.
The man shoots from the parking lot with the casual confidence of someone backing into their driveway.
Curry is a great choice for today’s game style.
Mr. President is right again.
Hakeem Olajuwon at center.
Ill give Obama thisHakeem is criminally underrated in these kinds of conversations.
But Hakeem over Kareem?
Over Bill Russells gazillion rings?
Thats a bold move, Barry.
But it plays for me.
Great pick and he was seriously on a roll here, 4-4.
That was until his final section…
But like me in a Barstool Chicago Snake Draft 3rd round, this is where the wheels came off.
This was where the hope and change mantra took a questionable turn.
Look, no one’s denying the mans talent.
Hes an all-time scorer and a lethal offensive weapon.
Come on, Barack.
Youre telling me that youre overlooking guys like Larry Bird, Tim Duncan, and Charles Barkley?
Players who could do it all and take some criticism without heading to Twitter to defend their legacy.
Something tells me this was Obama’s subjective choice because he likes Durant personally.
