Speaking in an interview on Fox & Friends on Wednesday, Trump voiced his disapproval at players kneeling to protest against systemic racism and police brutality, adding “what I do is personally turn off the game”.Sponsored link
James was asked for a response to Trump’s comments following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 105-86 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at HP Fieldhouse.
“You trying to make me laugh right now?” James said. “I really don’t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership, him viewing the game. And that’s all I got to say.
“I think our game is in a beautiful position and we have fans all over the world,” James added. “Our fans not only love the way we play the game, we try to give it back to them with our commitment to the game.Sponsored Links
“But we also respect what else we try to bring to the game and acknowledge it – what is right and what is wrong. And I hope everyone, no matter the race, no matter the colour, no matter the size, will see what leadership that we have at the top in our country and understand that November is right around the corner and it’s a big moment for us as Americans.Clippers @ Blazers free on Sky SportsWatch Clippers @ Blazers on a free live stream on Sky Sports on Saturday at 6pm
“If we continue to talk about, We want better, we want change, we have an opportunity to do that. But the game will go on without his eyes on it. I can sit here and speak for all of us that love the game of basketball: We could care less.”
