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Lakers Nation > Blog > Lakers News > Kobe Bryant, LeBron James Among Players To Blast President Trump After Withdrawing Warriors White House Invitation
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Kobe Bryant, LeBron James Among Players To Blast President Trump After Withdrawing Warriors White House Invitation

Corey Hansford
Published: 09/23/2017
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President Donald Trump has not endeared himself to players of the country’s top two professional sports leagues recently. Just hours after using derogatory language to describe NFL players protesting the national anthem, Trump tweeted that has has withdrawn the White House invitation to the NBA Champion Golden State Warriors after Stephen Curry spoke about why he didn’t plan on attending.

As expected, many NBA players didn’t take kindly to Trumps words with many speaking out including Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul and Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal.

One player who has long been outspoken about President Trump is LeBron James, who again took to Twitter and called the President a ‘bum’:

U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 23, 2017

Not long after, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant also spoke on the issue, using Trump’s campaign slogan to bash the President:

A #POTUS who's name alone creates division and anger. Who's words inspire dissension and hatred can't possibly "Make America Great Again"

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 23, 2017

It is truly amazing to see the entire NBA band together and come to each other’s defense when one player gets attacked. Whether it’s current players like LeBron and Paul, or retired legends like Kobe, it is things like this that show how the NBA is truly a family.

It was always believed that the Warriors wouldn’t attend the White House as their head coach Steve Kerr has been extremely outspoken about his issues with President Trump in addition to numerous players on the team.

Considering that the Warriors seem primed to win another championship or two while Trump is still in the White House, this same question could soon present itself, though the answer will already be known.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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