Barack Obama gives WNBA All-Stars wisdom and a little presidential aura

The WNBA All-Stars were the first professional players to christen the court at the Obama Presidential Center. So it was fitting that former President Barack Obama, a devoted basketball fan, surprised the group Friday with a short speech before greeting players individually. “The way the game has been going lately, people paying attention to your excellence, it’s been making me happy,” Obama said. His appearance left an impression on everyone, including one of the faces of the league. Now in…