2008 WNBA champ Katie Smith meets President Obama

U.S. President Barack Obama (C) is presented with a basketball by Detroit Shock forward and team captain Cheryl Ford (L) and a jersey by guard Katie Smith (R) during a South Portico event at the White House July 27, 2009 in Washington, DC. The President hosted the Detroit Shock in honor their 2008 WNBA championship season.

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