LeBron James
Role at the time: Philadelphia 76ers forward, speaking to reporters after the team's home opener
Statement summary
Responding to Trump's criticism after the 76ers' home opener, James says it is a slow news day at the office.
“Slow news day at the office.”
Associated Press report, carried by KTTC, on Trump's post about James's conduct during the anthem, James's response after the 76ers' home opener against Cleveland on October 22, coach Nick Nurse's comments, and Trump's remarks at a rally in Sioux City, Iowa, that night.
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The case concerns James's conduct during the national anthem before the 76ers' October 20 season opener, which Trump calls disrespect to the country. James answers Trump's criticism of that conduct by calling it a slow news day, which downplays its importance.