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The game will go on without Trump, LeBron slams US President

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers handles the ball on offense against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at HP Field House at ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on August 05, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. PHOTO | KEVIN COX | AFP

What you need to know:

  • The two-time Olympic gold medalist and four-time NBA Most Valuable Player rebuked Trump's comments in the aftermath of a 105-86 loss to Oklahoma City in the Orlando bubble as the league restarts following a four-month Covid-19 shutdown
  • James smiled when asked about Trump's comments that he did more for the black community than any president except maybe Abraham Lincoln, who freed slaves in the 19th Century


WASHINGTON

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James hit back at Donald Trump on Wednesday after the US President branded NBA stars who kneel during the national anthem "disgraceful."