Former president Barack Obama sat courtside at a Los Angeles Clippers game Wednesday — but notably without his wife, Michelle. Instead, Obama was spotted third-wheeling with Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his wife,

Michelle retreated from the limelight in January as she skipped former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral and President Trump’s inauguration.

Barack Obama took in a Clippers game Wednesday night in Los Angeles, without his better half by his side. The former prez was seated courtside with L.A. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and his spouse, Connie Snyder, but Barack's famous wife -- Michelle -- was nowhere to be found.