LeBron James, now playing for the Philadelphia 76ers, has been accused of disrespecting the US National Anthem. The NBA plays the Star-Spangled Banner before games, and every player must be present for the occasion. While all his Sixers teammates stood quietly and patiently, the 4-time NBA Champion failed to maintain the decorum.

During the 76ers' first game against the Knicks at Madison Square Garden, LeBron was seen moving around on the sidelines and seemingly practicing his golf swing. He repeated the antics ahead of the second game today against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Arena in Philadelphia. During the National Anthem, the former Lakers star was spotted stretching, waving his arms around, and mimicking jump shots.

US President Donald Trump saw the video of James disrespecting the Star- Spangled Banner and called him during his speech. What did he say about the former Heat star?

“About LeBron James, did you see that deal? No. He’s doing during the National Anthem, he’s practicing his golf swing, you know? He’s practicing. I said, what the hell is that? It’s a big scandal kind of story. What’s that all about? I don’t understand it.”

Trump didn’t stop there. He took to Truth Social and posted about the whole incident. He accused the former Lakers star of disrespecting the country, calling him a disgrace and urging him to render an apology to the whole country for his actions.

“While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our country! I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a total disgrace. LeBron James should apologize to all of those great American warriors and Heroes who died for that American flag and all that our country stands for!”

The media informed LeBron about Trump’s remarks, asking the 4-time NBA champion how he felt about the US President taking shots at him. However, James kept his response brief, simply saying,

“It must be a slow news day in office.”

Fans reacted to Trump calling out James. What did the fans have to say about the entire saga?

Some fans called LeBron “an embarrassment”, while others called out Trump for skewed priorities.

Some fans agreed with Trump about LeBron, calling the 4-time NBA Champion an embarrassment who doesn’t deserve adulation. Others called him anti-American, urging him to stay inside the locker room rather than disrespecting the Anthem. They wrote,

“LeBron James is an embarrassment to our country and should not be celebrated. He is a sleeze”.

Another added, LeBron is a punk. He’s anti -American Chi-com as* kissing pinko”.

Someone commented, Stay in the locker room if you don’t like the country that made you a billionaire”.

However, many came to James defense, arguing that the NBA star is free to do as he pleased. They accused Trump of fixating on inconsequential matters, with some suggesting that the President’s feelings had been hurt. They urged him to focus on bigger issues such as fixing the economy rather than taking shots at a Basketball star. Fans said,

“LeBron has the freedom to do what he wants. It’s what makes this country great.”

A user wrote, If worried about wrong shit is a person”.

Others stated, Poor little diaper Donny got his feelings hurt. Focus on ending the war, fixing the economy, while also working on your narcissistic and authoritarian personality and regime”.