Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
As the Obama Presidential Center opens, we're revisiting one of the stories that helped shape President Barack Obama's journey. In this NBC Chicago segment, MLT Founder and CEO John Rice reflects on a memorable moment he shared with President Obama on the basketball court. Looking back on their time together in Chicago, John shares how Obama's playing style, competitiveness, and leadership on the court revealed qualities that would later define his presidency. Watch the full feature to hear John's firsthand perspective on the power of sports, leadership, and community and learn more about MLT's mission to advance economic mobility and develop the next generation of leaders at mlt.org 🌀
As the Obama Presidential Center opens, we're revisiting one of the stories that helped shape President Barack Obama's journey. In this NBC Chicago segment, MLT Founder and CEO John Rice reflects on a memorable moment he shared with President Obama on the basketball court. Looking back on their time together in Chicago, John shares how Obama's playing style, competitiveness, and leadership on the court revealed qualities that would later define his presidency. Watch the full feature to hear John's firsthand perspective on the power of sports, leadership, and community and learn more about MLT's mission to advance economic mobility and develop the next generation of leaders at mlt.org 🌀
