NewzTrump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance. What led to LeBron James being labelled a disgrace by US President Donald Trump, who says NBA star disgraced anthem? WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — United States (US) President Donald Trump lashed out at NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behaviour during the playing of the national anthem.
Trump posted a video of the basketball legend doing apparent warm-up movements while lined up with his Philadelphia 76ers teammates. "While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country! I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE," Trump wrote on his Truth Social network.
"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!" he wrote. The video used by Trump had an internal caption that read: "LeBron working on his golf swing pregame." It showed him doing lateral swing motions and basketball shooting movements. It was not immediately clear when the video was filmed.
There was no immediate reaction from James, 41, who is entering a record-extending 24th NBA season with his fourth team, or the 76ers. Trump has been critical of athletes before -- particularly Black athletes -- for their behaviour during the playing of the US national anthem before games. During his first term, Trump singled out NFL star Colin Kaepernick for his decision to kneel during the "Star-Spangled Banner" to protest racial injustice and police brutality.
US President Donald Trump lashed out at NBA superstar LeBron James on Thursday for what he called disrespectful behaviour during the playing of the national anthem. “LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!” he wrote. AFP The post Trump slams LeBron James for national anthem actions appeared first on Vanguard News.
President Donald Trump has accused LeBron James of disrespecting the U.S. after the 76ers star appeared to continue his warmups during the national anthem. US President Donald Trump on Thursday accused LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the NBA star appeared to continue his warm-ups while the national anthem was performed before Philadelphia’s season opener on Tuesday.
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