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LeBron James practised a golf swing during the U.S. national anthem before a Philadelphia 76ers game, drawing criticism from President Donald Trump, who called the act a 'TOTAL DISGRACE' and demanded an apology. Charles Barkley said the gesture was disrespectful, though he also stated he does not pay attention to Trump's comments. James did not repeat the gesture during the 76ers' 114-109 win over the Indiana Pacers on October 28, in which he recorded 13 points, five rebounds, 10 assists, one steal and two blocks.
The incident reignited a long-standing feud between Trump and James, which began during Trump's presidency and has included mutual insults. James has publicly criticized Trump, calling him a 'bum' and accusing him of enabling racists, while Trump has questioned James' intelligence and suggested he might be a racist. The conflict has spanned a decade, with tensions escalating when James criticized Trump's policies and supported his political opponents.
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