LeBron James Says NBA Is Not ‘Sad About Losing’ Trump’s Viewership Amid Players Kneeling
President Donald Trump has repeatedly publicly denounced players across several sports kneeling during the national anthem, and NBA star LeBron James is not having it. When asked about Trump calling NBA players kneeling…
President Donald Trump has repeatedly publicly denounced players across several Sports kneeling during the national anthem, and NBA star LeBron James is not having it.
When asked about Trump calling NBA players kneeling during the anthem in protest of racial inequalities “disgraceful,” James told reporters, “Are you trying to make me laugh right now?”
“I really don’t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership, him viewing the game,” James added. “And that’s all I got to say.”
“I hope everyone, no matter the race, no matter the color, no matter the size, will see what leadership that we have at the top in our country and understand that November is right around the corner and it’s a big moment for us as Americans.”
NBA players have knelt each game while wearing “Black Lives Matter” t-shirts. Additionally, most coaches and officials have knelt as well.