President Barack Obama cheered on the Chicago Bulls in Washington, D.C. on Friday night -- and accidentally delayed the game!

The hoop-happy President's team, the Bulls, took on the Washington Wizards in the nation's capital -- and getting Obama to his courtside seat delayed the tip-off!

He's the leader of the free world -- if he wants to watch his favorite team, have a cold one, and greet his fellow Americans, "Extra" thinks he's earned it!