Barack Obama does not hold back on Reggie Miller with blunt Chicago Bulls message

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Paolo Songco | Last updated Feb 17, 2026 2:58 AM ET

The Chicago Bulls are a storied NBA franchise, especially in the 1990s. They dominated the 90s, winning two separate three-peat championships — the first one from 1991-1993 and the second from 1996-1998.

NBA legends Scottie Pippen and Michael Jordan led the Bulls to six championships. They became global icons and basically helped the NBA reach its worldwide status and become what it is today.

Of course, Barack Obama — who’s a Chicago native — is part of their massive fanbase. The former United States President certainly enjoyed the glory days of the Bulls during the 90s. He has been vocal about being a die-hard Bulls fan. He still regularly attends games when he has the chance.

Barack Obama delivers a blunt message to Chicago Bulls rival Reggie Miller

During the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles, Reggie Miller interviewed Obama during a segment of their broadcast. The Indiana Pacers icon caught up with the former President.

Miller asked Obama to recall his time in Chicago in the 90s, during Jordan and the Bulls’ dominance.

“Do you have a favorite moment during that time in Chicago during the ’90s?” Miller asked. “I always enjoyed watching us beat Indiana,” Obama jokingly answered.

Obama then praised Miller, acknowledging that he had given Jordan and the Bulls a lot of trouble at the time.

“I will say that nobody terrified me more than Reggie Miller with a possible three-point shot at the end of the game,” Obama said.

Reggie Miller: “Do you have a favorite moment during that time in Chicago during the ’90s?”

Barack Obama: “I always enjoyed watching us beat Indiana.” #NBA #NBC pic.twitter.com/rCzmUBNU90

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) February 15, 2026

The two continued to joke around, with Obama saying that Miller pushed off Jordan on one of his shots. Miller responded by asking if Jordan pushed off in the infamous Utah Jazz NBA Finals series in 1998. He was referencing Jordan’s game-winning shot, where he seemingly pushed off Bryon Russell to get open.

The respect between the Bulls and the Pacers remains high despite their intense Eastern Conference rivalry in the 90s.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

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