ESPN posts propagandistic headline about Trump, LeBron and national anthem
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Key Points:
- LeBron James practiced his golf swing during the U.S. national anthem before his 76ers debut, prompting criticism from President Donald Trump, who called the act a "TOTAL DISGRACE."
- ESPN's headline described James' behavior as "not standing still," a characterization that downplays the controversy and frames Trump's criticism as excessive.
- Unlike athletes who kneel during the anthem as a form of protest, James offered no explanation for his conduct, which some view as mocking the anthem.
- This was not the first time James practiced his golf swing during the anthem, having done so previously on Christmas Day last year.
- Critics question James' impact on the NBA brand given his declining performance at age 42 and his increasingly controversial, anti-American messaging.
