President Donald Trump comments on LeBron James after the NBA star signs with the Philadelphia 76ers, using a question about the “GOAT” debate as the prompt. In remarks at the White House, Trump is asked whether he prefers James or Michael Jordan. He responds by praising Jordan, describing him as a friend and saying he golfs with him. In the same exchange, Trump says James could be “maybe a racist,” a characterization repeated across multiple outlets covering his remarks. The comments come after James’ announcement that he is joining the 76ers following his departure from the Los Angeles Lakers, according to the reporting. Several sources note Trump’s statement that he “only like[s] people who like me,” tying his view to personal relationships. Coverage also reflects that James has publicly criticized Trump in the past. Across outlets, the central points are Trump’s comparison of James and Jordan in the context of the 76ers move and his use of the “racist” wording when discussing James.