As promised, I'm here today to talk to you about one Barack Obama.  There's been some news over the past few months about the new president's affinity for basketball, desire for a college football playoff system, and his allegiance to the South Siders in Chicago.

I did some research, and it turns out, Barack can ball.  Dude's got some game.  If you haven't gotten to see it yet, check out this 3 on 3 he played in Indiana.  

I don't know why I'm so shocked that he can play.  I guess it's the fact that he's a politician, and always seems so rigid and serious.  Granted, he's got a bit more swag to him than George W. Bush, but, to think he'd be zipping no look passes...I didn't think he had it in him.  But, I'm happy to be wrong. 

And so, I got to thinking, if all 43 presidents were still around and had to play a pick up game against...well, I'm not sure who exactly, but, roll with me here...who would make the squad?

At center, all the way from Harden County, Kentuckyyyyyy!!!!  Number 16 in your programs, HONEST Abraham Lin-coln!!

How could he not be the starting center?  Not that this is that tall, but at 6'4", Abe's the tallest guy to ever occupy the Oval Office.  You'd have to imagine that if the refs allowed him to wear that top hat, he'd be at least 6'7".  You know he'd be a shot-blocking menace.

Starting at one forward, weighing in at just over 350 pounds, the Real Round Mound of Rebound, Williammmm Howard Taft!!!

That's not a joke.  Taft really did weigh over 350 pounds.  Talk about locking down the paint.  He could stand anywhere he wanted and it'd be like playing with an extra guy.  He'd likely need a sub at some point, but we'll get to those in a minute.

At the other forward, one of the most forgettable presidents in recent memory, Gerald Forddd!!!

Why?  Maybe you knew this, maybe you didn't.  Ford played center and linebacker (yes, both) for the University of Michigan football team.  Not too shabby for a guy that would wind up being the only president to never be elected to either of the top two spots in the government.

Starting at shooting guard, from Hope, Arkansas, Bill "I Did Not Have Sexual Relations" Clinton!!!!

Has there been a more selfish guy to hold the office in recent memory?  All the women (not even good looking ones, he didn't care), the junk food, the cigars.  He liked what he liked, and did what he wanted.  This team needs a shooting guard that isn't going to be afraid of taking (and missing) the big shot.

And, finally, your point guard, from Hawaii, Barack "Yes We Can" Obama!!!!

Barry gets the nod at the one, because he can drop dimes.  I don't have any other footage of any of these other guys, but I've seen Obama play ball.  The man can dish the rock, and with all these other egomaniacs, someone has to be on the squad that doesn't care about his own point total.

Bench:

George W. Bush:  For team chemistry, make people laugh, goofy guy on team bus.  Also, if something goes wrong, someone to blame everything on.

Andrew Jackson:  Team disciplinarian.  No joke--this guy would cane people in public for disagreeing with him.  He had issues.

Benjamin Harrison:  To be the guy to play cards with on cross-country flights.  Word has it, Harrison lost a bunch of White House china in a card game.

Harry Truman:  Lefty off the bench.  Actually, Tru could throw with either hand, so, doubly useful.

JFK:  Designated ladies man.

Teddy Roosevelt:  Come on, the guy was in the original Rough Riders.  DMX, move over.

Franky Roosevelt:  How awkward would it be to have to cover a guy in a wheel chair?  I've been that guy, not fun.  Not to mention, he'd likely be a great team leader if he could somehow speak to the team via the radio.

So, that's my squad.  Anyone I missed on?  Or just way off?  Get at us.