Trump Slams LeBron James Over Anthem Warm-Up Routine
NBA star LeBron James found himself at the center of a political storm after US Donald Trump condemned his behavior during the national anthem ceremony ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener. Trump blasted the action as a “complete disgrace” on his Truth Social platform, sparking a fresh public clash between the politician and the basketball player. James brushed off the attack, suggesting it was simply a slow news day.
Truth Social Video Triggers Campaign Rally Attack
The controversy ignited when Trump published a video on Truth Social showing James stretching and going through pre-game routines during the pre-game ceremony before the 76ers played the New York Knicks on Tuesday.
According to sport1.de, the 80-year-old politician wrote that James should apologize to all the great American warriors and heroes who died for the flag. Trump expanded on the criticism during a campaign event on Thursday, describing the incident as a major scandal. ran.joyn.de reported that Trump has frequently targeted athletes for their anthem conduct and has repeatedly clashed with James over the years.
Nick Nurse Shields Roster From Political Friction
Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse quickly stepped in to protect his player from the outside noise. Nurse told reporters that he chooses to ignore external distractions and focuses strictly on team preparation.
“All I care about is what happens on the training ground, in the video room, and on the basketball court,” Nurse said, according to both ran.joyn.de and sport1.de coverage.
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