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'Total disgrace': LeBron blasted by Trump over perceived anthem disrespect
US President Donald Trump criticized NBA player LeBron James on social media, calling him a "total disgrace" for practicing his golf swing and jump shot during
Key takeaways
- Donald Trump called LeBron James a total disgrace for practicing warm-ups during the national anthem.
- LeBron James practiced a golf swing and jump shot during the Star-Spangled Banner at Madison Square Garden.
US President Donald Trump criticized NBA player LeBron James on social media, calling him a "total disgrace" for practicing his golf swing and jump shot during the national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game. 76ers coach Nick Nurse addressed the comments as outside noise ahead of the team's next game.
In their words
“I said right from the beginning that he's no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE. LeBron James should apologise to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!”
“All I really care about is getting to the practice floor, getting them in the film room, getting them to the game floor. The focus that they've had and the intent and all the stuff like that has been outstanding.”
How it unfolded
- LeBron James plays in Philadelphia 76ers season opener.
- Donald Trump criticises LeBron James on Truth Social.
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