NBAstar LeBron James says he has little respect for Donald Trump because the president has no respect for his constituents.
And hes not mincing words in a YouTube video posted on Thursday featuring him, fellow NBA star Kevin Durant and ESPNs Cari Champion.
The No. 1 job in America, the appointed person, is someone who doesnt understand the people and really dont give a fuck about the people, James said.
Growing up, James admitted, he never thought he could be president, but he looked to the person in that office for inspiration.
Now he doesnt think that inspiration is possible.
And this time right now, with the president of the United States, its at a bad time, James said. And while we cannot change what comes out of that mans mouth, we can continue to alert the people that watch us, that listen to us, as this is not the way.
The guy in control has given people and racism, and negative racism, an opportunity to be out and outspoken without fear, James said. And thats the fearful thing for us, because its with you, and its around every day, but [Trump] has allowed people to just come out and feel confident about doing negative things.
Durant, who said he wouldnt visit the White House as an NBA champion while Trump was in office, doesnt believe Trump has the skills for the job.
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When were talking about leadership, and whats going on in our country, its all about leadership, Durant said. And I learned that from basketball. I learned a lot of life skills from playing basketball. You need to empower people, you need to encourage people. And thats what builds a great team. And I feel like our team as a country is not run by a great coach.
James said hes come to expect the president to say offensive things and thats not good. Its not even a surprise when he says something. Its, like, laughable. Its laughable, and its scary.
The complete segment is below. The comments about Trump begin around the 5:20 mark.
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