What happened: President Donald Trump accused Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James of disrespecting the United States by stretching and mimicking his free-throw motion during the national anthem. Trump called on James to apologize for his conduct during the pregame ceremony.
NBA·ANALYSIS·October 22, 2026 02:53 PM ET
Trump demands apology from LeBron James over national anthem
Stretching and a free-throw motion sparked the rebuke
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