President Donald Trump expressed his opinions about NBA star LeBron James on Friday during a conversation in the Oval Office. Trump mentioned his dislike for James, who had recently announced his decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers.
This statement came on July 24, 2026, at 5:24 p.m. EDT, shortly after James’s announcement. In response to a question posed by Fox News reporter Peter Doocy on whether James is the greatest NBA player of all time, Trump showed preference for Michael Jordan. Trump cited his personal experiences playing golf with Jordan, suggesting a closer connection to him than with James.
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