(CNN) -- Barack Obama has talked of ripping out the White House bowling alley and replacing it with a basketball court. The former reserve player for Punahou High School's 1979 state championship team brings an enthusiasm for pickup basketball games to a place where golf, baseball and football have been the most-discussed sports.

Reggie Miller says he'd pick Barack Obama for his squad because he likes the president-elect's team approach.

And if he puts hoops in the White House, Reggie Miller, the retired basketball star and sports broadcaster, wants in.

"I would love to be the first to go there and play," said Miller, whose record-breaking 2,560 three-pointers with the Indiana Pacers electrified basketball fans. Today Miller, 43, is an NBA analyst for TNT, which is owned by Turner Broadcasting, parent company of CNN.

Miller and others have said Obama's playing style yields clues to the type of president he will be. Miller, who said he backed Obama in the election, spoke Monday to CNN.com. iReport.com: What would you like to ask Obama?

CNN: Do you know Barack Obama?

Reggie Miller: I have never met him personally, but from afar, obviously I admire the man and the courage and the strength, the wisdom. I respect how much of a family man he is.

CNN: Where does basketball fit in your view of Barack Obama?

Miller: It seems like he has a regular pickup game, which I like because as a ballplayer, you like to do the same routine. ... He plays with the same guys, he likes to get a good sweat in. ... When you get a good workout in, you feel good for the rest of the day. It helps clear the mind.

CNN: He's a left-hander; he likes to fake right and go to the left?

Miller: I've seen clips of his Punahou [high school] days, when he played in Hawaii, and I saw that HBO special with Bryant Gumbel when they had that informal game. ... He is a point guard, and most point guards are right-handed, so it would be definitely be difficult to guard a point guard that was left-handed.

And in that [HBO] clip, I loved his decision-making, because it looked like he tried to get everyone involved, until it was game point and it was tied up.

Obviously, the commander in chief decides the game [Obama made the winning shot], and I like it. I think that trickles down into, you let your colonels, your generals do all the little work, but when it's time to make the big decision and win the game -- then it's the commander in chief, top dog, numero uno.

But I will say this, if I was playing against him in a pickup game, I would definitely force him right because it looks like he loves to go left.

CNN: Does he remind you of anyone you played against?

Miller: Well, it's funny because you don't play against a lot of left-handed point guards. Greg Anthony of the Knicks, a left-handed point guard from UNLV. ... [Nate] "Tiny" Archibald, I believe he was left-handed as well.

CNN: From what you've seen, how good a player is Obama?

Miller: I would not mind picking him up on my squad; if there were 10 guys and we had to pick, he could definitely be in my squad. Because he knows what his strength is -- making sure that everyone gets involved, and that's the kind of point guard I want. Those are guys like Magic Johnson, Mark Jackson, John Stockton, it's not all about them; it's about let's make sure our team is good. He's going to get the ball to everyone.

CNN: Speaking of being commander in chief, what are the lessons that you take away from Obama's basketball that you think would
( CNN ) -- Barack Obama has talked of ripping out the White House bowling alley and replacing it with a basketball court . The former reserve player for Punahou High School 's 1979 state championship team brings an enthusiasm for pickup basketball games to a place where golf , baseball and football have been the most - discussed sports . Reggie Miller says he 'd pick Barack Obama for his squad because he likes the president - elect 's team approach . And if he puts hoops in the White House , Reggie Miller , the retired basketball star and sports broadcaster , wants in . " I would love to be the first to go there and play , " said Miller , whose record - breaking 2,560 three - pointers with the Indiana Pacers electrified basketball fans . Today Miller , 43 , is an NBA analyst for TNT , which is owned by Turner Broadcasting , parent company of CNN . Miller and others have said Obama 's playing style yields clues to the type of president he will be . Miller , who said he backed Obama in the election , spoke Monday to CNN.com . iReport.com : What would you like to ask Obama ? CNN : Do you know Barack Obama ? Reggie Miller : I have never met him personally , but from afar , obviously I admire the man and the courage and the strength , the wisdom . I respect how much of a family man he is . CNN : Where does basketball fit in your view of Barack Obama ? Miller : It seems like he has a regular pickup game , which I like because as a ballplayer , you like to do the same routine . ... He plays with the same guys , he likes to get a good sweat in . ... When you get a good workout in , you feel good for the rest of the day . It helps clear the mind . CNN : He 's a left - hander ; he likes to fake right and go to the left ? Miller : I 've seen clips of his Punahou [ high school ] days , when he played in Hawaii , and I saw that HBO special with Bryant Gumbel when they had that informal game . ... He is a point guard , and most point guards are right - handed , so it would be definitely be difficult to guard a point guard that was left - handed . And in that [ HBO ] clip , I loved his decision - making , because it looked like he tried to get everyone involved , until it was game point and it was tied up . Obviously , the commander in chief decides the game [ Obama made the winning shot ] , and I like it . I think that trickles down into , you let your colonels , your generals do all the little work , but when it 's time to make the big decision and win the game -- then it 's the commander in chief , top dog , numero uno . But I will say this , if I was playing against him in a pickup game , I would definitely force him right because it looks like he loves to go left . CNN : Does he remind you of anyone you played against ? Miller : Well , it 's funny because you do n't play against a lot of left - handed point guards . Greg Anthony of the Knicks , a left - handed point guard from UNLV . ... [ Nate ] " Tiny " Archibald , I believe he was left - handed as well . CNN : From what you 've seen , how good a player is Obama ? Miller : I would not mind picking him up on my squad ; if there were 10 guys and we had to pick , he could definitely be in my squad . Because he knows what his strength is -- making sure that everyone gets involved , and that 's the kind of point guard I want . Those are guys like Magic Johnson , Mark Jackson , John Stockton , it 's not all about them ; it 's about let 's make sure our team is good . He 's going to get the ball to everyone . CNN : Speaking of being commander in chief , what are the lessons that you take away from Obama 's basketball that you think would
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