Donald Trump Weighs in on Michael Jordan vs LeBron James Debate

During a radio interview on Tuesday morning, President Donald Trump weighed in on Michael Jordan vs LeBron James debate. According to Trump, former Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is better than Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James.

“Michael Jordan,” Trump said when asked to choose between the two. “I’ve seen them both. Michael Jordan — plus he wasn’t political, so people like him better.”

He and James have been feuding for years, with James criticizing Trump on a number of different topics.

Trump responded on those remarks by James on Twitter, once even questioning the intelligence of the 17-year veteran.

Of course, Trump doesn’t have much supporters in the NBA as a whole, with the league embracing the Black Lives Matter movement. Some player’s decision to kneel in protest during the national anthem have especially outraged the President.

Back in 2013, however, Trump had a different opinion of James, twice even stating that he was “a great guy.”

“@IcyJordan: @realDonaldTrump do you like LeBron as a player and person? @KingJames” LeBron is a great player and a great guy!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 17, 2013

Congratulations to @KingJames on winning Athlete of the Year in last night’s @ESPYS. LeBron is also a great guy!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 18, 2013

At present, criticism in this shape doesn’t concern LeBron. Neither does the Michael Jordan vs LeBron James debate. He and the Lakers are coming off a thrilling Monday night win over the Denver Nuggets as they prepare for what they hope will be a deep playoff run.

Before the start of the postseason gets underway, the Lakers will close out the regular season with a game on Thursday afternoon against the Sacramento Kings.