Dubai: LeBron James responded to US President Donald Trump’s criticism with a brief, sarcastic remark after the Philadelphia 76ers’ win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Trump had accused the NBA superstar of disrespecting the United States after a video showed James appearing to practise a golf swing and imitate a basketball shot during the national anthem before Philadelphia’s season opener against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump called the 41-year-old a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanded that he apologise to American military personnel.

“LeBron James should apologize to all of those Great American Warriors and Heroes who died for the American Flag, and all that our Country stands for!” Trump wrote.

Nevertheless, the four-time NBA champion finally responded to POTUS.…