NBA Star LeBron James Upsets Fans By Yelling During the National Anthem

At the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Tuesday night, basketball star LeBron James stepped forward from the line of his fellow players who were saluting the national anthem and shouted “Let’s Go!” before the performer was finished with the song. Basketball fans felt LeBron was extremely disrespectful and let him know on social media.

LeBron is READY 😤 pic.twitter.com/oPAKxy7QrL

— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) October 23, 2019

Some sports fans pointed out LeBron would show more respect during the Chinese national anthem.

What a classless disrespectful move to the country that gave you the opportunity to make billions of dollars @KingJames. You’re more than welcome to leave anytime you want and don’t come back. Put your hand over your heart and say thank you. https://t.co/72bihf44wu

— Turner Wintz (@19tmoney19) October 23, 2019

Last week, LeBron made headlines when he sided with the Chinese government calling Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey “misinformed or not really educated on the situation,” after Morey posted a meme on Twitter supporting the people of Hong Kong. Morey’s meme read “Fight for freedom. Stand with Hong Kong.”

Here's my suggestion for how #LeBronJames can repair the reputational damage of his China statement this week: he insists on the Chinese national anthem being played at all Laker games, and then takes a knee.

— Harry Shearer (@theharryshearer) October 19, 2019

Wow! You aren’t supposed to yell DURING the anthem ! Show some respect or treat it like you would treat the Chinese flag @KingJames #NBAIsBack #NBATipOff #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/RqDK1b5o86

— Santagold (@mrsantagold) October 23, 2019

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