Obama Recalls Christmas Gift From Father on Oprah Special (VIDEO)

On 'Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special,' President Barack Obama recalled the most memorable Christmas present from his youth: a basketball given to him by the father who was largely absent from his life.

According to Obama, the basketball, which his father gave to him as a Christmas present when they met for the very first time, helped inspire his love of the sport.

Watch the video after the jump.On 'Christmas at the White House: An Oprah Primetime Special,' President Barack Obama recalled the most memorable Christmas present from his youth: a basketball given to him by the father who was largely absent from his life.

According to Obama, the basketball, which his father gave to him as a Christmas present when they met for the very first time, helped inspire his love of the sport.

"I do remember the one time I met my father. He was visiting during Christmas and he gave me a basketball ..." Obama said. "I think there was some cause and effect there in terms of the degree to which I just ended up taking [up] the sport as a kid who didn't know his dad."

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