During the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend, President Donald Trump spoke out about the event and today’s basketball players. He expressed disappointment with the current generation, suggesting they don’t measure up to legendary players from the past, such as Michael Jordan.
In a social media post on February 16, 2026, Trump dismissed the league’s current star power. He said, “Such a disgrace of an event. You know, back in my day we had Michael Jordan. Now we have a bunch of nobodies.”
Donald Trump on NBA All-Star Weekend:
“Such a disgrace of an event. You know, back in my day we had Michael Jordan. Now we have a bunch of nobodies.” pic.twitter.com/KmC1TvqLsz
— Hoops Crave (@HoopsCrave) February 15, 2026
The comments followed the 75th NBA All-Star Game on February 15, 2026, held at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
For the first time, the game featured a U.S. vs. World format, where three teams (two U.S. and one World) competed in a round-robin tournament.
Team USA Stars, led by young talents like Anthony Edwards and Tyrese Maxey, won the championship.
Veterans like LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard also played significant roles over the weekend as part of Team USA Stripes in this competitive new setup.
The game featured international stars such as Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić representing Team World, while veterans like LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard competed for Team USA.
Even though Team World had an impressive lineup featuring stars like Victor Wembanyama and Nikola Jokić, they unfortunately lost both of their games in the three-team tournament.
The Team USA Stars triumphed in the very first championship, decisively defeating the experienced USA Stripes 47–21 in the final match. Anthony Edwards earned the title of Most Valuable Player of the All-Star Game, scoring an impressive total of 32 points throughout the tournament.
Barack Obama and Donald Trump weigh in on the thrilling new format of the All-Star Game
The 2026 All-Star game featured a fun new setup that made it more thrilling and engaging than earlier games. The round-robin format encouraged players to really go for it and give their all on both offense and defense.
Former President Barack Obama was part of the NBA story this weekend. He went to the All-Star Game with Michelle and their daughter, Sasha. They sat close to the court and even caught a loose ball during the game.
Many shared this moment on social media and in basketball news. Obama offered praise for the sport and its players in a brief interview that night.
Trump has often spoken about the NBA and has a history of supporting Michael Jordan in debates over who is the greatest basketball player of all time. He sees Jordan as less involved in political issues during his career compared to current stars like LeBron James, who are more outspoken about politics.
