LeBron James has officially ended his free agency, joining the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal that includes a player option for his second year. The 41-year-old superstar is chasing his fifth NBA Championship, a goal that would put him one step closer to surpassing Michael Jordan as the GOAT of basketball. But not everyone is ready to crown King James, and one prominent figure is going off the rails with his reasons.
President Trump’s Wild GOAT Rant
After James’ decision to sign with Philly went viral, a reporter asked US President Donald Trump for his thoughts on the move. Trump didn’t hold back, immediately bringing Michael Jordan into the conversation. “Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of mine. I play golf with him. He’s a really good guy,” Trump stated. Then, things took a sharp left turn. “I think LeBron is maybe he’s a racist, but maybe he doesn’t like Trump.”
“I Only Like People That Like Me”
Trump continued his wild take, adding, “I don’t know. I only like people that like me, so I would say Michael Jordan all the way.” It’s no secret that Trump is known for his outrageous comments, but no one expected the President to label the face of the NBA as a “racist” simply because James “may not like him.” This is an insane thing to say, especially coming from a president, but knowing Trump, an apology for these comments is likely off the table.
LeBron’s pursuit of a fifth ring with the Sixers is set to dominate headlines, but with comments like these from President Trump, the off-court drama might just be as intense.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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