Barack Obama pumps up Team USA with hilarious ‘Key & Peele’-style handshake

If you haven’t seen it yet (shame on you!), Jordan PeeleIn a 2014 skit, Peele played President Obama and was greeted by fans after his speech. As President Obama, Peele shook hands with supporters in different ways depending on their race.

White people and formals…Black supporters were also dressed formally.

Sure enough, life imitates art…because when President Obama visited stars of the USA Basketball team on Wednesday for the sport’s 50th anniversary party, it was a scene straight out of a show.

The former president Anthony Edwards, Stephen CurryBron, and other players.

But when he reached the white staff member, he reverted to the formal handshake.

Many fans were quick to point out the similarities. “Obama is acting out a Key & Peele sketch in real life!” one fan wrote on social media.

Obama also attended Team USA’s first Paris Olympic exhibition game at T-Mobile Arena and interacted with NBA legends. Reg Miller, Gary Payton, Tim Hardaway Sr.more.

He also met with the former WNBA star and three-time NCAA champion coach. Dawn Staley.

As for the game, Team USA defeated Canada (which is packed with NBA stars) 86-72. In a post-game troll, DJ Kendrick Lamar“Not Like Us” is obviously DrakeOriginally from Toronto.