President Donald Trump blasted the NBA superstar after video circulated of James practicing his golf swing while "The Star-Spangled Banner" played before Wednesday's season opener.

James could be seen going through the motions of a golf swing and practicing jump shots rather obnoxiously during the national anthem.

Given that he'll have a reduced role on a Sixers team that looks stocked to at least make a one-off run at the title, these were promising early returns. Less promising, however, was James' respect t for the anthem.

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The NBA superstar's move might be most surprising because of one very strange line in the way he described his motivation.

Smith, whether half jokingly or otherwise, said the trio of Doncic, Reaves, and Kessler -- all white players -- "ain't scaring anybody."

Acho criticized Dart for not considering his Giants teammates' feelings before introducing President Trump at a Friday rally in New York.

"We don't care enough right now... And that's the part that bothers you a lot. We don't care enough to do the things that are necessary."

The Lakers' LeBron James lost his cool when a notorious NBA irritant successfully appeared to get under his skin.

Russell Westbrook also reportedly came away from his time on the Lakers with a negative opinion of James, per a separate report.