LeBron James takes aim at Donald Trump again

LeBron James

Los Angeles: Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James aimed fresh criticism at US President Donald Trump yesterday as the NBA joined millions of Americans in remembering the legacy of civil rights leader Dr Martin Luther King. Speaking to reporters ahead of the Cavs' prime-time clash with the Golden State Warriors later on Monday, James paid tribute to slain icon King while simultaneously accusing Trump of fueling divisions.

Donald Trump

James said the NBA champion Warriors would not be welcome at the White House, said the former reality television star had emboldened racists. "The state of racism will never die, but what we cannot do is allow it to conquer us as people. We can't allow it to divide us. The guy in control has given people and racism, and negative racism, an opportunity to be out and outspoken without fear," he said.

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