Donald Trump weighed in on LeBron James’ move to the Philadelphia 76ers after the NBA star left the Los Angeles Lakers. The topic came up during a White House press conference, where a reporter asked Trump about James and the long-running debate over LeBron James versus Michael Jordan.
Trump answered by making clear he sides with Jordan in that comparison. He also added a personal edge to the response, saying, "I only like people who like me," and described James as "maybe a racist," turning a basketball question into a broader political and cultural headline.
The exchange quickly shifted attention from James’ next stop in the NBA to Trump’s criticism of one of the league’s biggest names. Rather than focusing on how LeBron fits with the 76ers, the comments centered on Trump’s view of the player and his preference for Jordan.
With LeBron’s Philadelphia 76ers signing already drawing major interest, Trump’s remarks add another layer to the story. The combination of a blockbuster NBA move and a high-profile White House comment is likely to keep both the LeBron James news cycle and the Michael Jordan comparison in the spotlight.
