President Obama Calls Michael Jordan 'The Guy From Space Jam'

President Obama cracks jokes on Michael Jordan during Medal of Freedom speech.

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Barack Obama Michael Jordan Medal of Freedom

Even President Barack Obama is getting in on the 20th anniversary Space Jam celebration. During Tuesday's Medal of Freedom ceremony at the White House, Obama cracked a couple of jokes about recipient Michael Jordan, referring to him as "the guy from Space Jam" and later commenting on his status as a meme.

"He's more than just a logo, more than just an internet meme," Obama said of Jordan.

President Obama was of course referring to the Crying Jordan meme, an internet image that has threatened to eclipse Jordan's career as a basketball player for a younger generation who wasn't necessarily alive to see him play.

In a meta moment, Jordan did actually appear to be crying at the ceremony.

Watch the video of the Presidential Medal of Freedom award ceremony below.

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