LeBron James Is Practicing Golf Swings During The Anthem And The President Just Called Him ‘A TOTAL DISGRACE’

President Donald Trump just went all-in on LeBron James, calling him “no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE” in a social media post on Thursday, Oct. 22. This massive slam came after James appeared to be practicing a golf swing and a jump shot during “The Star-Spangled Banner” on Tuesday, Oct. 20, before the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener.

The President’s Fiery Condemnation

Trump did not hold back, suggesting James “should apologize” for his behavior. He hammered the NBA superstar for showing “disrespect” during the national anthem, specifically saying, “While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country.” The President ramped it up, adding that James should “apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!” It’s a direct, unvarnished attack, calling for a very public apology from James. Trump made his feelings known just two days after the anthem incident.

Anthem Antics and NYC Debut Drama

The incident happened Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The Voice contestant Avery Wilson sang the anthem before the 76ers tipped off against the New York Knicks. Video from the game shows James, in his first season with the 76ers, at the end of the lineup, visibly moving his body during the anthem. During his debut with Philadelphia, James put up 14 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, a steal, and a block. The 76ers even beat the Knicks, 106-100, that night.

But the anthem controversy wasn’t the only drama for James in New York. Knicks fans were already on his case, chanting, “We don’t want you” when he was at the free-throw line. Why the hate? Last month, James told ESPN he envisioned finishing his storied career with the Knicks, calling Madison Square Garden “the No. 1 arena in the world.” But then he backed out, saying, “after they beat San Antonio, I was like, ‘Hey, I can’t.’ I couldn’t do it.” Tough crowd, huh?

LeBron has stayed silent so far, not addressing his actions during the anthem or responding to Trump’s fiery comments. Will he apologize, or will this become another flashpoint for the new 76ers star?

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.