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Nurse responds to Trump's LeBron James 'disgrace' jab
Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse shrugged off the president's criticism of the LeBron James anthem stretch, as the Inquirer says the motion lines up left-handed; James is right-handed.
Watch it as it aired: Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock on this story, from Weekend Edition at 6:32 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Yahoo Sports's, the jokes are ours.

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At a glance
- First reported by Yahoo Sports: “Nick Nurse issues response to Donald Trump calling LeBron James a ‘disgrace’”, with reporting from Philadelphia Inquirer, Fox 8 (AP) and ESPN.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 6:32 AM ET on Weekend Edition, by Rex "Two-Point" Gridley and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Donald Trump, LeBron James.
- BBN covered this story before: Trump demands LeBron apology; Artemis II scare; World Series set (October 22).
The real story
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- Yahoo SportsNick Nurse issues response to Donald Trump calling LeBron James a ‘disgrace’
- Philadelphia InquirerSixers respond to President Donald Trump’s callout of LeBron James October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- Fox 8 (AP)Trump blasts 76ers star LeBron James as ‘disgrace’ for not standing still during national anthem October 23, 2026 · facts used on air
- ESPN76ers' LeBron James after President Trump's anthem criticism: 'Slow news day' October 22, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorPresident Trump called LeBron James a total disgrace on Truth Social and demanded an apology to veterans, over a golf swing during the anthem before Philadelphia's opener.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorOkay, so what's wrong with a golf swing? Is golf the bad sport?

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorLook, the Inquirer says the motion lines up with a left-handed swing, and LeBron is right-handed. I'm telling you, I don't think there was a swing.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the president is upset about a shot nobody took. That's a very clean scorecard.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorCoach Nick Nurse said it goes right in with the other outside noise they've already had.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorAnd LeBron told reporters it's a slow news day at the office.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorGood. Left-handed, right-handed, whatever. I got the colors right, Philadelphia is blue.

Rex "Two-Point" Gridley · Sports AnchorThat's correct. That's actually correct.

Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorTell the veterans it was a left-handed swing from a right-handed man, and that's a mulligan at best.
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