Kahleah Copper meets Barack Obama at WNBA All-Star weekend

She's playing her fifth career All-Star game as a late addition

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 241 min read

Kahleah Copper 🤝 Barack Obama https://t.co/Muz0xip67Z Via @PhoenixMercury on X

What happened: Kahleah Copper met former President Barack Obama during WNBA All-Star weekend, according to a post from the Mercury's account. Copper is in Indianapolis for her fifth career All-Star selection, having stepped in as an injury replacement for Kelsey Plum.

Why it matters: The moment comes during a strong run for Copper, who scored a game-high 21 points in Phoenix's win over the Sparks two days earlier. Her All-Star weekend appearances have included the Orange Carpet portraits alongside the league's other selected players.

By the numbers: Copper scored a game-high 21 points in the Mercury's win over the Sparks on July 22.

What to watch: Copper is scheduled to play in the 2026 WNBA All-Star Game this weekend.

Sources

@PhoenixMercury 2026-07-24T17:13:29.308203+00:00

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