Barack Obama Picks Los Angeles Lakers in 2009 NBA Finals: The President of the United States of America, Barack Hussein Obama has revealed his 2009 NBA Finals Pick.
The President, who was on his way to the Marine One helicopter on the South Lawn Tuesday, reveled that he’s not taking the underdog in this one. 
Obama believes that Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant will capture their fourth NBA title together by defeating the Orlando Magic in the 2009 NBA Finals.
"Lakers [-260 ML] in six, I think," said Obama with a big smile on his face.
The 2009 NBA Finals are set to commence this Thursday night, live from the STAPLES Center in Downtown Los Angeles.
Tipoff for Game 1 is scheduled for 9 PM ET (6 PM PT) and it will be broadcasted nationwide on ABC.
A self-proclaimed huge basketball fan, Obama predicted the North Caroline Tar Heels would win the 2009 NCAA Championship, and they did. Who do you predict will win the 2009 NBA Finals? Are you with the President in this one, or do you think the Orlando Magic [+210 ML] can repeat what they did to the Cleveland Cavaliers?
Visit SportsBook.com now and vote for your 2009 NBA Finals Pick, the President did, so why shouldn’t you!
