US President Barack Obama wraps up a championship banner presented to him by Kobe Bryant (L) and other members of the LA Lakers NBA basketball team in Washington, Dec 13, 2010. Obama and the team were helping put together care packages for members of the military and the homeless for the holiday season. [Photo/Agencies]

US President Barack Obama (front row, 2nd R) poses with members of the LA Lakers NBA basketball team including Kobe Byrant (front L) and coach Phil Jackson after helping to put together care packages for members of the military and the homeless, at the Boys and Girls Club of Washington, Dec 13, 2010. [Photo/Agencies]