LeBron James Dismisses Trump Attack as 'Slow News Day'

NBA superstar LeBron James responded curtly to a recent attack from former President Donald Trump, who criticized the athlete's actions during the national anthem. Trump, speaking on his Truth Social platform, accused James of disrespecting the country, calling him "no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE." The former president also referenced the incident at a campaign rally in Iowa, labeling it a "big scandal kind of a story."

Trump's comments were made following the Philadelphia 76ers' victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The criticism stems from an earlier incident where James appeared to be stretching during the national anthem before the 76ers' season opener against the New York Knicks.

This exchange reignites a public dispute between James and Trump that dates back to at least 2017, when James referred to Trump as a "bum."

When asked about Trump's latest remarks after Thursday's game, James offered a dismissive reply: "It must be a slow news day at the office, you know, slow news day in the office."

The basketball player's brief response to the former president's criticism has predictably drawn reactions on social media from pro-Trump accounts.