President Barack Obama had to get 12 stitches after busting a lip when hammered by an elbow during a pickup basketball game with close friends and family members at Fort McNair in southwest Washington on Friday morning (November 26)- watch video below.

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“After being inadvertently hit with an opposing player’s elbow in the lip while playing basketball with friends and family, the President received 12 stitches today administered by the White House medical unit,” press secretary Robert Gibbs said in a statement. “They were done in the doctor’s office located on the ground floor of the White House.”

Mr. Prez is okay, but the White House first refused to identify the innocent attacker, who was playing defense when the hit Obama in the mouth. The unlucky guy is Rey Decerega, director of programs for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Instititute.

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“I learned today the President is both a tough competitor and a good sport,” Decerega said in a statement. “I enjoyed playing basketball with him this morning. I’m sure he’ll be back out on the court again soon.”

Obama seemed to be in good spirits as he was seen holding an ice pack to his face through a window at Fort McNair. President Obama is a good sport and will probably be back on the court soon. We wish Commander in Chief a fast recovery.

Barack Obama Hit In The Face, Gets Stitches Video