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Daniel Gibson: Our next question comes from @BoobysWorld1 - Uh yes, Governor Romney, is the white part of your hair inspired by Spiderman's newspaper boss? Twitter @BooBysWorld1

Cleveland Cavaliers, Daniel Gibson, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Draymond Green: Romney will ultimately lower the tax bracket that I'm in but that doesn't matter to me I see through this trash he talking about mid class Twitter @Money23Green

Golden State Warriors, Barack Obama, Draymond Green, Mitt Romney 

A miked Monty Williams – now beginning his third year as the Hornets’ head coach – gathered his troops at center court for the day’s marching orders. For most coaches faced with a media presence, moments like these mark the time for clichéd overtures and motivational platitudes. But Williams isn’t most coaches. “How many of you guys watched the debate last night?” Williams asked right off the bat, speaking of the presidential debate. Not exactly your standard-issue training camp salvo. Silence. “I don’t want to get off on a political tangent, but try to be aware of what’s happening around you,” Williams said. “The climate is changing. It’s not like it was when I was coming up – and I didn’t know it then – but things are changing, and it affects this group for sure.” New York Times

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

“How many of you guys are involved in the union?” Williams said next. More silence. “You guys need to be more aware of that,” he said. “When I came into the league as a rookie, I signed a four-year contract – and could’ve signed a five- year contract. Eric Montross signed an 11-year contract.” New York Times

New Orleans Hornets, Monty Williams, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Former pro basketball player Greg Anthony is backing Mitt Romney for president in a new Nevada TV commercial. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas alum says in the ad that he voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 because he thought Obama was a centrist. Reno Gazette-Journal

Media, Barack Obama, Greg Anthony, Mitt Romney 

Anthony says he lost faith in Obama and is now supporting Romney, who he calls “a no-excuse kind of guy.” Reno Gazette-Journal

Media, Barack Obama, Greg Anthony, Mitt Romney 

Ever the political animal, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich gave his team a unique bit of homework Thursday. Before practice, he handed each player a DVD of Wednesday night’s presidential debate to take home and watch. “Of course, we have so many foreign guys on our team, they were quick to point out they can’t vote, so they shouldn’t be obligated to watch the debate,” forward Matt Bonner said. “Regardless, they live here, so it’s good for them to be aware.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Matt Bonner, Gregg Popovich, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Bonner, who plans to vote for incumbent Barack Obama over challenger Mitt Romney in November, said Popovich’s message was well received. “Basketball isn’t everything,” Bonner said. “There are bigger things going on in the country we live in.” San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Matt Bonner, Gregg Popovich, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

The big-hearted but ever-controversial World Peace will be exposing himself, so to speak, on Sept. 20 when he hosts a “Comedy Slam Dunk,” a charity-driven night of stand-up at L.A.’s legendary Laugh Factory. Between acts by yet-to-be-named professional comedians, the evening’s abnormally tall emcee will push the comedic envelope -- and, perhaps, try the patience of his employers -- with jokes that sit on the precipice of prejudice and other topics ranging from sports to politics. “I’m definitely going to roast President Obama,” he says, “and I’m gonna roast the new guys, too: I have a cool joke about the new Lakers rock stars, Dwight Howard and Steve Nash, and about Kobe a little bit. And I have a couple of gay jokes that I’m going to say.” ESPN.com

Los Angeles Lakers, Barack Obama, Metta World Peace 

Jeff Green: B.O is killing Romney right now, this is amazing to watch Twitter

Boston Celtics, Jeff Green, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney 

Jared Sullinger: If you don't do anything for the rest of the year. Do me and America one favor and JUST VOTE.... Don't think your ONE vote don't MATTER Twitter

Boston Celtics, Barack Obama, Jared Sullinger, Mitt Romney 

Etan Thomas: The fact that so many athletes wanted to be involved in President Obama’s reelection campaign runs contrary to the popular image that professional basketball players are apolitical. It’s important to note that every athlete involved in the “Obama Classic” is wealthy enough to be a beneficiary of Romney and Ryan's trickle down economics policies that tend to favor the rich. It would be easy for us to adopt the greed and the “I got mine” mentality that has overtaken many of the people who share our tax bracket. The reason for our stance? Many of the athletes who participated last week come from humble beginnings. And we have not forgotten where we come from. Personally, I don't need a tax break, and I think many of us share this view. Teachers, firemen, construction workers, receptionists, farmers, joe the plumbers, those are the ones we need to help along. It's that mentality that caused all of these athletes to lend their names, time, and effort to help reelect President Obama. Washington Post

Barack Obama, Etan Thomas 

We know that Deron Williams has hung out with and played some ball with President Barack Obama. We know he got a hug from Michelle Obama in London like the rest of Team USA after their first game. She’s kind of their team mom. I think she gave them all orange slices and a juice box afterwards. But D-Will is also running with former president Bill Clinton. Well, running with might not be the right words. Playing golf with. Both were at the Barclays pro-am last week and Williams tweeted out that photo. NBCSports.com

Brooklyn Nets, Deron Williams, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton 

David Baumann: More from @chandlerparsons25 on #obamaclassic: "It was an honor for me to even be there... I was thankful that I got invited." @ObamaNews Twitter

Houston Rockets, Barack Obama, Chandler Parsons 

David Baumann: On my show, @chandlerparsons25 said of @BarackObama's game, "He has a little lefty jumper, a little unorthodox, but you can tell he plays." Twitter

Houston Rockets, Barack Obama, Chandler Parsons 

President Barack Obama assembled what he called his own basketball “dream team,” calling in retired basketball greats Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing to help him raise more than $3 million for his re-election. Jordan, who led the Chicago Bulls to six National Basketball Association championships, co-hosted a dinner last night in New York for 120 people who paid $20,000 each to attend. “We are in the fourth quarter, we’re up by a few points, but the other side is coming strong and they play a little dirty,” Obama said. “Nobody knows better than Michael that, if you’ve got a little bit of a lead and there’s about seven minutes left to go, that’s when you put them away.” BusinessWeek.com

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Barack Obama 

Barack Obama and legendary NBA star Michael Jordan will team up in New York on Wednesday for a basketball-themed fundraiser expected to raise $2 million for the president's re-election campaign. Obama campaign spokeswoman Jennifer Psaki said the president will attend three different events in the Big Apple on that day. "When we get to New York ... there's a dinner that's $20,000 per person -- we've sold about 120 tickets," Psaki told reporters aboard the president's airplane on Tuesday. "There are two earlier events, including an autograph signing event. Tickets are $250 per person. And a skills camp, a (basketball) shoot-around," she said. France 24

Charlotte Bobcats, Michael Jordan, Barack Obama 

President Obama's campaign is planning a fundraiser with some of the biggest names in his favorite sport, basketball. Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony and Patrick Ewing are among the participants in the upcoming "Obama Classic," the campaign announced in an e-mail that offers donors a shot at an invite. The e-mail asks donors to "imagine shooting hoops" with these and other players. "Now stop dreaming and make it happen," it adds. "You and a guest of your choice could join President Obama and some of the greatest basketball stars for a special night at the Obama Classic." The event is Aug. 22 in New York City. USA Today

Charlotte Bobcats, Carmelo Anthony, Michael Jordan, Patrick Ewing, Barack Obama 

The Obama campaign is offering the chance for one lucky donor to shoot hoops with the president and several NBA stars. The campaign is holding the “Obama Classic” fundraiser, with several current and former players expected to participate. CBS Washington

Barack Obama 

“Imagine shooting hoops with Carmelo Anthony, Patrick Ewing, Sheryl Swoopes, Kyrie Irving, and Alonzo Mourning. Oh, and President Obama and Michael Jordan will be there, too,” the campaign email says. CBS Washington

Carmelo Anthony, Michael Jordan, Alonzo Mourning, Patrick Ewing, Barack Obama, Kyrie Irving