LeBron shrugs off Trump blast in home debut win for Philadelphia 76ers
LeBron James enjoys 114-106 NBA win over Cleveland Cavaliers, hours after the US President called him a 'disgrace'.
Al Jazeera English reports: LeBron James enjoys 114-106 NBA win over Cleveland Cavaliers, hours after the US President called him a 'disgrace'.
This sports story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Trump, Philadelphia and LeBron James.
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