Obama Raises Money with Michael Jordan and Other Court Stars

By Alex Gangitano

Updated: August 7, 2012 | 1:46 p.m.
August 7, 2012 | 1:20 p.m.

President Barack Obama is a long time basketball fan. He was photographed here watching Team USA and Brazil during the first half of an Olympic exhibition basketball game, Monday, July 16, 2012, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Obama campaign announced its latest fundraising contest on Tuesday: a chance to play basketball with Michael Jordan and other legends.

"Imagine shooting hoops with Carmelo Anthony, Patrick Ewing, Sheryl Swoopes, Kyrie Irving, and Alonzo Mourning," Marlon Marshall, the campaign's Deputy National Field Director, wrote in an e-mail to supporters. "Oh, and President Obama and Michael Jordan will be there, too."

Obama, himself a well-known basketball fan, has run fundraising contests throughout the year that offer supporters the chance to attend dinners and parties -- including one at actor George Clooney's house earlier this year -- for a minimum $3 donation.

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