NBA legend Michael Jordan has released a statement following President Donald Trump's tirade against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, which included 45 (as in the leader of the free world) saying he's an MJ fan.
Charlotte Hornets owner Michael Jordan’s official statement, via spokesperson, in wake of Donald Trump tweet referencing him and LeBron James: “I support LJ. He’s doing an amazing job for his community.”
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 4, 2018
For those missing the context, Donald Trump took to Twitter on Friday evening to bash LeBron James after watching the Lakers star on CNN.
Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2018
Since then, piles and piles of NBA players have come out in support of LeBron James, but none with the international popularity of Michael Jordan.
It hasn't only been basketball players who have been backing The King. The Governor of Ohio also took a stand on Saturday morning.
JOhn Kasich took to the mean streets to back one of Ohio’s native sons.
Rather than criticizing @KingJames, we should be celebrating him for his charity work and efforts to help kids.
By the way, all-around he’s better than Michael Jordan. That’s a fact.
— John Kasich (@JohnKasich) August 4, 2018
This story doesn't appear to be over anytime soon.
Oddly enough, social media detectives did discover that the President was — at least at one time — a fan of James.
Back in 2012, when LeBron and the Miami Heat took on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals, Trump jumped on the LeBron bandwagon.
As one of Miamii's largest landowners, I am pulling for the @MiamiHEAT in the @NBA finals. Lebron's time is now! @KingJames
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 12, 2012
There were also at least two different times 45 went as far to call LeBron a great person.
"@IcyJordan: @realDonaldTrump do you like LeBron as a player and person? @KingJames" LeBron is a great player and a great guy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 17, 2013
Congratulations to @KingJames on winning Athlete of the Year in last night’s @ESPYS. LeBron is also a great guy!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2013
Numerous other personalities, both inside and outside the world of basketball, have come out in support of LeBron.
Only time will tell if this story extends beyond the weekend.
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