76ers' LeBron James after President Trump's anthem criticism: 'Slow news day'
James brushed off Trump’s attack after the president accused him of disrespecting the anthem, while Sixers coach Nick Nurse called it outside noise.
- On Thursday, LeBron James dismissed President Donald Trump's accusation that he disrespected the national anthem during Tuesday's game at Madison Square Garden with a dismissive quip.
- President Trump posted a video on Truth Social accusing James of disrespecting the country while the national anthem played at the Knicks game, sparking the public exchange.
- Footage showed James practicing a golf swing during the anthem, while Sixers coach Nick Nurse dismissed the controversy as 'outside noise' and refocused on team preparation.
- James called the criticism 'a slow news day at the office, you know' Thursday after leading the Sixers to a 114-106 comeback win over the Cavaliers.
- Years of public swipes between the two continue, with James previously drawing national attention for activism and his support for Black Lives Matter following the 2017 exchange.
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LeBron James breaks silence on Trump's 'total disgrace' attack with a new cutting jab
LeBron James needed only a few words to brush off President Donald Trump’s latest attack.Hours after Trump accused the Philadelphia 76ers star of disrespecting the country during the national anthem, James shrugged off the criticism Thursday night, according to ESPN.“It’s a slow news day at the office, you know,” James said. “Slow news day in the office.”Trump had posted a video from the Sixers’ season opener against the Knicks at Madison Square…
LeBron James was questioned for making warm-up gestures during the anthem intonation. Trump directly attacked LeBron
76ers' LeBron James after President Trump's anthem criticism: 'Slow news day'
Hours after President Donald Trump criticized him for appearing to continue his warmups while the national anthem was performed, LeBron James responded with a short answer Thursday night.
LeBron James Brushes Off Trump Criticizing His Disrespectful National Anthem Antics
Philadelphia 76ers star LeBron James brushed aside criticism from President Donald Trump over his movements during the national anthem at the team’s season opener, describing Trump’s remarks as a sign […]
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