LeBron James: No regrets over calling Trump a 'bum'

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NBA star LeBron James accused the US President Donald Trump of dividing the nation in his feud with the sports world and said he did not regret calling Trump a "bum" on Twitter.

James had taken aim at Trump on Saturday following the president's withdrawal of a White House invitation to the champion Golden State Warriors and star player Stephen Curry.

"U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!" James wrote.

Asked if he regretted his choice of words on Monday, the Cleveland Cavaliers star gave a blunt response: "No."

National Basketball Association star player Lebron James of Cleveland Cavaliers dunks during an exhibition game with members of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) team, in Manila, Philippines September 2, 2017. /Reuters Photo

In a press conference at the Cavaliers' pre-season media day, James repeatedly referred to Trump as "that guy", saying he had failed to bring the country together.

"First of all, I salute the NFL, the coaches, the players, the owners, the fans. Everyone had any association with the NFL was unbelievable," James told reporters at NBA Media Day. "There was no divide. Even from that guy that continues to try to divide us as people.

"We know this is the greatest country in the world, this is the land of the free," James said. "But we still have problems just like everybody else. And when we have those problems, we have to figure out a way to come together and be as great as we can be as a people.

"Because the people run this country, not one individual - and damn sure not him," James added, referring to Trump.

(Cover photo via ABC-CBN News)

Source(s): AFP