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Micky Arison: Congratulations to President Obama. Time to unite, time to compromise, time to work together to solve the nations problems. Twitter @MickyArison

Miami Heat, Micky Arison, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Jose Manuel Calderon: Congrats @BarackObama for being re-elected as President,4 more years.Felicidades a Barack Obama por ser reelegido como Presidente!#Obama2012 Twitter @josemcalderon8

Toronto Raptors, Jose Manuel Calderon, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

DeJuan Blair: Romney goin Cry in the car! Lol Twitter @DeJuan45

San Antonio Spurs, DeJuan Blair, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

DeJuan Blair: Just posted a photo instagr.am/p/Rt4uTcLq3a/ Twitter @DeJuan45

San Antonio Spurs, DeJuan Blair, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Jared Dudley: Very classy speech from Governor Romney. #respect Twitter @JaredDudley619

Phoenix Suns, Jared Dudley, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Derek Fisher: Our democratic system has spoken. Let's move this country forward together as a people! Twitter @derekfisher

Derek Fisher, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

At first, Pistons coach Lawrence Frank dodged questions about Election Day, preferring to keep the talk about basketball. But when prodded, he let everyone know where his hopes rested. "If you want to have a political conversation, let's sit over there and I'll tell you why I think President Obama is the right man," Frank told a Denver reporter. When the laughter subsided, he joked to her: "See, I took the bait and I ran with it." Detroit Free Press

Detroit Pistons, Coaching, Lawrence Frank, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Nuggets coach George Karl didn't reveal his choice, but offered some criticism of the lengthy election season and the negative tone. "It lasted too long this year," Karl said. "The election, the whatever you want to call it, the trash. I just want to turn off the TV and commercials now. "They're really testing, but I guess that's what wins elections." Detroit Free Press

Denver Nuggets, George Karl, Coaching, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

President Barack Obama kept his tradition of an Election Day basketball game alive Tuesday, with an assist from Scottie Pippen. At around 1 p.m., Obama's motorcade arrived at the Hope Athletic Center on Chicago's West Side, where the president played basketball with staff and friends. Former Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias tweeted that he was playing on a team with Obama and former Bulls Pippen and Randy Brown. Their team reportedly won by 20 points. A White House spokeswoman confirmed that Obama also played with brother-in-law and Oregon State basketball coach Craig Robinson, Education Secretary Arne Duncan, White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass, Reggie Love, Mike Ramos and Marty Nesbitt. Chicago Tribune

Chicago Bulls, Scottie Pippen, Barack Obama 

The Miami Heat star makes many millions off his endorsement deals, including one with Nike. But there’s one other particular endorsement he isn’t shy about making news with, regardless of its negative impact on those deals — he's once again voting for Barack Obama for President. "I've been second guessed," James said after scoring 23 points in Monday's 124-99 home win over Phoenix on election eve. "They're saying it's bad for the brand. If I feel like I want to support someone, then go for it." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

James said he carefully researched Obama before he voted for the Democrat in 2008. He's done that again this time. "No," James said about not being afraid as an athlete to take a stand. "I just think it's about knowledge if you know what's going on. I've always said I feel like it's important for me to do it because that's just who I am. I got out there and I learned a lot about it in ’08 and I learned a lot about it now." FOXSports Florida

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

LeBron James: The President got more work to do, make sure you get out and vote tomorrow #vote Twitter @KingJames

Miami Heat, LeBron James, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Kim English: 47%... Wow. Every time I hear that quote. Twitter @Englishscope24

Detroit Pistons, Barack Obama, Kim English, Mitt Romney 

Kim English: Does Mitt Romney have a brother who is the governor of Florida I should be worried about? #Jeb Twitter @Englishscope24

Detroit Pistons, Barack Obama, Kim English, Mitt Romney 

According to a list compiled by HoopsHype.com, NBA players and coaches have exclusively donated to the reelection campaign of President Barack Obama. The list, gathered from data on OpenSecrets.org, shows a healthy mix of NBA front-office donations to both Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney. Giving from players and coaches skew heavily to the incumbent. Sports Network

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Hoopshype.com, via OpenSecrets.org, has composed a list of people around the league who have made contributions to the campaigns of Obama and Romney. Among the players who helped out the president’s campaign were Dallas Mavericks forward Vince Carter, Los Angeles Clippers forward Grant Hill and New York Knicks forward Carmelo Anthony, who each chipped in $5,000. SportsNet

Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers, New York Knicks, Vince Carter, Carmelo Anthony, Barack Obama, Grant Hill, Mitt Romney 

Carmelo Anthony, Michael Jordan and David Stern among those who have donated to the Obama campaign. HoopsHype

Charlotte Bobcats, New York Knicks, Carmelo Anthony, Michael Jordan, David Stern, Barack Obama 

No active NBA player has donated to the Romney campaign. HoopsHype

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Mitt Romney gets way more money from NBA owners than Barack Obama. HoopsHype

Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

President Obama may believe he’s got game, but David Stern is ready to tell him the truth. In a one-minute excerpt posted by Reuters TV, the NBA’s commissioner says that the Commander in Chief is “not as good as he thinks he is” when it comes to playing basketball. “He’s a lefty, he goes the same way every time,” Stern tells Robert Wolf. “I’m sorry, I’m a loyal Democrat, a passionate Democrat.” New York Post

David Stern, Barack Obama