With his feet planted firmly on the court at the White House, the President chatted with a reporter one-on-one seemingly without a care in the world.
The interviewer was keen on getting a glimpse of a Barack Obama that is rarely in plain view over the news airwaves.
When the reporter mentioned Barry "O" Bomber - Barack's nick-name in High School - it brought a smile to his face.
The President was bestowed with the awesome moniker because of his sizzling jump shot.
Barack Obama allegedly hung out with a posse of kids known as the "Rat-ballers" who were obsessed with basketball.
The President noted that when he enrolled in University he placed his focus on his studies - hence - his basketball skills fell by the wayside a tad.
"When I got back to the court, I'd lost my jump shot," he joked in so many words.
in recent days, Mr. Obama has endeavored to stay on top of his "game" (time permitting).
"He just had something about him. He had this charismatic nature," noted of the rat-ballers after looking-back.
In spite of the fact he dresses elegantly, and walks the corridors of power, old friends joke that he's just Barry to them.
"Barry is skinnier, though. He looks good," another pal chirped in.
The faded photograph above reveals "Barry" in his former incarnation.
The yearbook entry captures a chubby Obama shoulder-to-shoulder with his basketball team mates.
Barrack attended Punahou - the largest private school in the country in Honolulu - which caters to the high-and-mighty (cultural elite) of Hawaii.
The tuition was beyond Barack Obama's reach; but fortunately, the President landed a sholarship which afforded him the opportunity to pursue a quality education.
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