Before solemnly presenting him with The Presidential Medal of Freedom, Barack Obama cracked a few jokes at Michael Jordan’s expense.
The POTUS referred to MJ as “the guy from Space Jam” during his opening remarks.
Obama jokes at Medal of Freedom ceremony: “We’ve got … renowned character actors, like the guy from ‘Space Jam.’” https://t.co/LDTmxG7qaQ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 22, 2016
Jordan and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, along with 19 other recipients, were given the nation’s highest civilian honor Tuesday afternoon at The White House.
Congrats to Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, @KAJ33! pic.twitter.com/KVA7lkzkaE
— NBA (@NBA) November 22, 2016
Congrats to Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient, Michael Jordan! pic.twitter.com/oMkqGFbQlN
— NBA (@NBA) November 22, 2016
