President Donald Trump suggested that NBA star LeBron James might be racist during a press conference at the White House. The comment arose when the president was asked to choose between James and Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time.
Trump voiced his preference for Jordan, citing their personal friendship and shared golf outings. When pressed on his view of James, the president remarked that the athlete might harbor racist views or simply dislike him, adding that he prefers individuals who show him support. James has been a vocal critic of Trump throughout his presidency and previously backed Democratic candidates Hillary Clinton, Joe Biden, and Kamala Harris.
The basketball legend recently announced his move to the Philadelphia 76ers, where he aims to capture a fifth championship alongside teammates Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown. Having won four titles with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers, James remains the NBA all-time leader in total points and games played. He has not publicly responded to the president’s latest statements.
