U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his long-running public feud with NBA superstar LeBron James after making controversial remarks while weighing in on the greatest-of-all-time (GOAT) basketball debate. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Trump declared Michael Jordan as the greatest player in NBA history and described LeBron as “maybe a racist,” without providing evidence to support the claim.
During the interaction, Trump said he shares a personal friendship with Michael Jordan and often plays golf with the basketball legend. While praising Jordan, Trump added, “Michael Jordan is a guy that’s a friend of mine. I play golf with him. He’s a really good guy. I think LeBron is… maybe he’s a racist, but maybe he doesn’t like Trump.” The comments quickly sparked debate across social media and sports circles.
The latest remarks add another chapter to the long-standing tension between Trump and LeBron James. Over the years, the four-time NBA champion has openly criticized Trump on several social and political issues, while Trump has repeatedly responded with public comments targeting the basketball icon.
Trump’s statement came just a day after LeBron James reportedly agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year contract, marking his record-extending 24th NBA season. The move is expected to be one of the final chapters in the legendary career of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
At the time of publication, LeBron James and his representatives had not publicly responded to Trump’s latest comments. The exchange has nevertheless fueled widespread discussion online, with fans and political observers reacting to the renewed war of words between the U.S. President and one of basketball’s biggest stars.