Trump Picks Michael Jordan as NBA G.O.A.T. — Calls LeBron 'Maybe a Racist'

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News (1 / 1) 26.07.2026 23:01 / Olga

At a July 24 Oval Office briefing, Donald Trump picked Michael Jordan as the NBA's G.O.A.T. — and offered a surprising reason that set off a social media firestorm. Read on to discover the full story!

Oval Office exchange

Trump, 80, praised Michael Jordan, 63, calling him a friend he plays golf with and saying Jordan is the best because “he likes me.” Asked to weigh in on LeBron James versus Jordan, the president suggested James, 41, who recently signed a two-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after leaving the Los Angeles Lakers following eight somewhat disappointing years, could be “maybe a racist” because he opposes MAGA and has repeatedly criticized Trump.