Dubai: US President Donald Trump has accused NBA superstar LeBron James of disrespecting the United States after the Los Angeles-born basketball star was seen stretching during the national anthem before the Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener against the New York Knicks.

Trump took to Truth Social to criticise James, calling him a “TOTAL DISGRACE” and demanding an apology to American military personnel.

“While listening to our National Anthem, LeBron James disrespects our Country! I said right from the beginning that he’s no good, a TOTAL DISGRACE,” Trump wrote.

“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!”

The president’s comments came after a video circulated online showing James stretching on the court during the national anthem ahead of Tuesday’s game at Madison Square Garden.

James has frequently been a target of Trump’s criticism, with the president previously taking aim at the four-time NBA…