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One of the greatest players to ever play the sport of basketball is Stephen Curry. With his incredible ball-handling skills and shooting prowess, he has managed to revolutionize the game completely. But basketball is not the only sport Curry plays and is good at. He is an avid golfer and plays a lot of golf with former US President Barack Obama. He also revealed about how Obama gets under his skin with his trash-talking.

So, on The Ellen Show, Former First Lady Michelle Obama provided some humorous advice to the Golden State Warriors star on trash-talking her husband.

Michelle Obama gives Curry tips to trash-talk her husband

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Michelle Obama and Steph Curry both appeared as guests on Ellen DeGeneres’ show. There they had a nice talk about their experiences with the former president, including rounds of golf that didn’t always go Steph’s way. Curry, famed for his excellent basketball talents, couldn’t help but accept that President Obama had outplayed him in their previous two golf matches. The President’s distinct trash-talking manner adds to the intrigue. Curry made the amusing observation that Obama’s slow cadence and compelling delivery, similar to his renowned speeches, transferred over into his trash talk on the golf course.

“You know, during his speeches, he has that slow cadence that kind of draws you in? He brings that same kind of vibe to his trash talk,” Curry playfully shared. “So I’ll hit a shot and it’ll bounce, and he’ll look at me and go, ‘Yeah, that’s not a good shot. I’m going to need you to do better next time,'” he added, mimicking the President’s delivery.

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But it was Michelle Obama’s brilliant recommendation to Steph on how to participate in some pleasant banter on the golf course. That really stood out?in this conversation.

She encouraged Curry to make fun of the President’s ears. Of course, it was a lighthearted jab that plays on a basic worry that even the world’s most powerful individuals may share. “You should trash talk back, Steph. Talk about his ears. If you’re putting, you wanna say, ‘The shadow from your ears is really messing up my putt.’ Try that one,” Michelle Obama suggested with a cheeky smirk.

Do Curry & Obama still play golf together?

Steph Curry is the Golden State Warriors superstar, recognized for his golf abilities. Curry has had the honor of teeing off with a number of famous golfers throughout the years, including none other than former President Barack Obama. During an interview on “Sneaker Shopping with Complex,” Curry discussed playing golf with Obama. He praised the former president’s performance, saying, “His game is solid for a man of his schedule“.

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Curry appreciates having Obama as a golf buddy. He said they had a lot of fun during their rounds, emphasizing the camaraderie that arises when two accomplished people get together for a pleasant round of golf.

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Despite his love of golf, Curry’s demanding NBA schedule doesn’t always enable him to indulge in rounds of golf, even when the former president himself invites him. Curry expressed thanks for Obama’s invites on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.”. However, he stated that his hectic schedule frequently prohibits him from getting to the East Coast to play.

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Steph Curry’s golfing adventures with Barack Obama provide a refreshing peek into the friendship that can grow between people from different cultures. But even then are?connected by their?love for?the game and a common desire for enjoyment, despite their hectic lives and schedules.

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