Hawks pay tribute to Obama with their Nikes

Hawks guards Joe Johnson and Mike Bibby had special shoes for the inauguration of President Barack Obama, courtesy of Nike and its “Jordan Brand.”

Both pairs of red, white and blue shoes were customized for each player, complete with their personal logos. The date, Jan. 20, 2009, was also included to commemorate the historical moment.

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Mike Bibby’s red, white and blue Nike’s were customized on Tuesday with his personal logo (on the tongue) and the date, Jan. 20, 2009, to commemorate the inaugural.

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“They look pretty good to me,” Johnson said before breaking into a wide smile. “Really good.”

Hawks watch history on big screen

Hawks players watched the inauguration on the Jumbotron at the United Center after shootaround practice Tuesday.

Hawks coach Mike Woodson said the view couldn’t have been better from anywhere other than the National Mall in Washington.

“It was a beautiful thing to see,” Woodson said. “All the guys got a chance to stretch out in the high-dollar seats and watch history unfold with Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States. It has a nice ring to it doesn’t it?”