Trump Criticizes LeBron James Over National Anthem Stance

President Donald Trump criticized NBA player LeBron James for appearing to stretch during the US national anthem before his Philadelphia 76ers debut. Trump called James a "total disgrace" for "disrespecting" the anthem. James responded by trolling Trump on social media, according to reports. The footage went viral after the 76ers' season-opening victory over the New York Knicks.

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NBA superstar LeBron James criticised by US President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump for disrespctful behaviour during national anthem.

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Trump slams LeBron James over apparent national anthem stretches

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LeBron James trolls Donald Trump after president branded NBA icon a 'total disgrace' for 'disrespecting' the national anthem

Earlier this week, footage of the Philadelphia 76ers star quickly went viral after their victory over the NBA champion New York Knicks on the first day of the new season.

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Trump slams NBA star LeBron James for disrespecting US national anthem

NBA superstar LeBron James criticised by US President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump for disrespctful behaviour during national anthem.

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