first of all, basketball star kareem abdul jabar had to bend down for the president to put that medal around his neck. it is a height difference i can identify with. check out this picture when kareem abdul ja bbar was here i 2012. the president s speech left no doubt about why he thought these recipients deserved the medals. when a sport changes its rules to make it harder just for you, you are really good. there is a reason you call somebody the michael jordan of and they know what you are talking about. because michael jordan is the michael jordan of greatness. diana ross s influence is inescapable as always. i am the president. he is the boss. ellen degeneres was stuck outside the white house after forgetting her i.d. when she did get in she got maybe the best mannequin