LeBron James helped the Philadelphia 76ers claw back from a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-06, in their home opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday.
James had 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in 33 minutes, providing all-around support to Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Jaylen Brown, who all scored at least 20 points.
Before the game, President Donald Trump went on a rant on social media, claiming James disrespected the national anthem during the 76ers' season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Tuesday.
When a reporter asked James to comment, the 41-year-old forward gave a brief response.
“Must have been a slow news day at the office,” said the four-time MVP in the video posted by PHLY Sports' Kyle Neubeck.
LeBron’s response to this after the game tonight:
“must have been a slow news day at the office” https://t.co/6J3PGQ3ajG pic.twitter.com/0esGnTPOyR
— Kyle Neubeck (@KyleNeubeck) October 23, 2026
It is widely known that the 80-year-old Trump does not like James, who has repeatedly criticized the business tycoon-turned-politician.
James has learned to tune out Trump, choosing not to dignify him by giving him any attention.
Article Continues BelowThe 76ers will face the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday.
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