LeBron James

Trump says LeBron James showed disrespect during US national anthem

Trump accused NBA star LeBron James of disrespecting the US national anthem after sharing footage of him stretching and making basketball movements during its performance.

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LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action during the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City.
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James to leave the Lakers, where will the NBA superstar play next?

With lots of movement already taking place around the league, LeBron may just wait and see where other chips land or make a move quickly.

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Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Spike Lee and John Tesh watch during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

Spike Lee, Kyrie Irving wear pro-Palestinian outfits to NBA All-Star Game featuring Israeli player

Lee wore a keffiyeh-patterned sweater and flag badges while Irving wore a Wear the Peace "PRESS" shirt, which was "dedicated to our beloved journalists in Gaza, showing the world the truth."

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Portland, Oregon, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) drives to the basket during the second half against Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) at Moda Center, Feb 20, 2025.

'I heard great things': LeBron James faces backlash after praising Deni Avdija, Israel

The Los Angeles Lakers forward said he heard "nothing but great things" about Israel while discussing Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in the NBA All-Star Game.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The backlash to Lebron James' praise of Israel is jarring, but predictable - comment

Lebron James was answering a question about Deni Avdija, the first Israeli to feature in an NBA All-Star Game, when he made positive comments about Israel, prompting the online criticism.

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByALEX C. MICHAEL
Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Team USA Stripes forward LeBron James (23) of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks the ball in game four against Team Stars during the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome.

Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game

"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8. 

FEBRUARY 16, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes shoots against Deni Avdija #8 of the Toronto Raptors and Team World during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

NBA star Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli chosen for All-Star game

More fans voted for the Israeli than for LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, and many others.

FEBRUARY 2, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

Twitter begins removing blue checkmarks from users that haven't paid for it

Certain celebrities such as The Pope have lost theirs, but others like LeBron James have retained their verified status.

APRIL 21, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Elon Musk Twitter account verification badge is seen in this illustration taken November 4, 2022.

LeBron James attends NYC wedding holding hands with notorious rabbi

Basketball phenom LeBron James held hands with a well-known kabbalist rabbi who served a year in an Israeli prison.

MAY 24, 2022ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Jared Kushner to invite LeBron James to discuss social justice

This comes after the NBA playoffs were paused after the Milwaukee Bucks boycotted their game following the shooting of a Black man by police in Kenosha.

AUGUST 27, 2020ByREUTERS
White House adviser Jared Kushner at the "2019 Prison Reform Summit" in the East Room of the White House in Washington

LeBron James 'heartbroken and devastated' about Kobe Bryant's death

"Didn't think for one bit in a million years that would be the last conversation we'd have," James wrote.

JANUARY 28, 2020ByREUTERS
Lebron James (L) of the U.S.celebrates with teammate Kobe Bryant during their men's gold medal basketball match against Spain at the North Greenwich Arena in London during the London 2012 Olympic Games August 12, 2012

LeBron James: Rockets GM 'wasn't educated' when he sent Hong Kong tweet

The Lakers played two exhibition games in China against the Brooklyn Nets last week, but the NBA canceled media availability for the teams during the trip.

OCTOBER 15, 2019ByREUTERS
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

Yarmulke-wearing athlete to compete in LeBron James’ ‘Million Dollar Mile’

Michael Neuman, a 25-year-old psychologist from Miami Beach, Florida will appear in the July 13 episode of the show.

JULY 5, 2019ByGABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James

LeBron James apologizes for 'antisemitic' Instagram post

James added that he was not aware of the offensive nature of the lyrics and the stereotype that accompanied it.

DECEMBER 24, 2018ByURI BOLLAG
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James