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Former US President Barack Obama praises San Antonio Spurs’ deep playoff run
By Sean Talbot at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 25, 2026
· 3 min read
Former U.S. President and basketball fan Barack Obama said he is “confident” in the future of the San Antonio Spurs.Obama made the comments during an interview on the “All The Smoke” podcast hosted by former Spur Stephen Jackson and former NBA player Matt Barnes.“The reason I’m confident about Sa...
Key takeaway President and basketball fan Barack Obama said he is “confident” in the future of the San Antonio Spurs.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The former president's comments on the Spurs' future are likely to resonate with fans in Terrell Hills , where community enthusiasm for the team runs high. As the Spurs look to rebuild and make a deeper playoff run, the city's residents will be watching closely to see how the team's young players, including Victor Wembanyama, develop and contribute to the team's success. Obama's observation that Wembanyama will need to work on his conditioning and develop a go-to move will be of particular interest to local fans who have been impressed by the young player's potential. The Spurs' performance will also have an impact on the local economy, as fans flock to games and surrounding businesses benefit from the team's success. With the team's future looking bright, Terrell Hills residents can expect to see a renewed sense of excitement and energy around the Spurs in the coming season.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Former U.S. President and basketball fan Barack Obama said he is “confident” in the future of the San Antonio Spurs.Obama made the comments during an interview on the “All The Smoke” podcast hosted by former Spur Stephen Jackson and former NBA player Matt Barnes.“The reason I’m confident about Sa...
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