We assume Team USA were wearing their Air Force Ones on Monday because the President, First Lady and Vice President were all on hand to watch them beat Brazil in the nation's capital. We also assume they laced them lackadaisically because besides LeBron James - who scored 30 and described playing in front of the President as "humbling" and "overwhelming" - that's how they performed in a weak 11-point win. Paltry passing, minimal movement on offense and shaky shot selection can be blamed for the U.S. being down by double digits at the end of the first quarter. They were putting forth less effort to do their jobs than Congress. When President Obama opined on the Dream Team debate during an interview at halftime, he noted that the Barcelona bunch were never behind on the scoreboard and he'd pick the pioneers to prevail. On that point, even Republicans can concur*.
Instead of bringing Biden, the President might have been better served selecting his Secretary of State because the Commander-in-Chief had to engage in diplomatic relations in order to secure marital relation. Featured on the stadium staple "kiss cam" twice, the First Lady first demurred, but the second time submitted to a smooch. Based on the President needing permission to peck his partner, we now know the pecking order of power in the White House.
*Fact: The Tea Party refers to members of the '92 Dream Teams as the "Founding Fathers," but only the white ones and they all agree that Christian Laettner should've been starting.
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