{
  "id": 16365663,
  "title": "‘I don’t think LeBron’s a total disgrace’: Skip Bayless defends LeBron James from President Trump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/i-dont-think-lebrons-a-total-disgrace-skip-bayless-defends-lebron",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T20:22:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/don-t-think-lebron-total-202249279.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Skip Bayless, known for his sharp criticisms of LeBron James, has now come to James' defense in response to President Donald Trump's recent remarks. During a conversation with Stephen A. Smith, Bayless pushed back against Trump's damning claim that James was a \"total disgrace\" for his behavior during the national anthem. While acknowledging that James is \"the ultimate diva,\" Bayless argued that James is a \"very good role model\" off the court and suggested that Trump's comments are politically motivated. Trump, who has been a frequent target of Bayless' criticism, retaliated by mocking James' golf swing during a rally and demanding an apology, dubbing James a \"total disgrace.\" Bayless acknowledged that Trump's MO has always been to respond with harsh words when someone criticizes him, but he firmly stated that he doesn't agree with Trump's assessment of James. He further suggested that Trump might have a \"deeper level of respect\" for James, explaining that the timing of his attacks coincides with the upcoming midterms.",
  "summary": "Skip Bayless has spent much of his career as one of LeBron James’ harshest critics. But when it comes to President Donald Trump’s latest attacks on the Philadelphia 76ers star, even Bayless is coming to James’ defense. In a conversation with Stephen A. Smith, Bayless pushed back on Trump calling James a “total disgrace” over…",
  "key_points": [
    "Skip Bayless defends LeBron James against Trump's \"total disgrace\" claim.",
    "Bayless acknowledges James as a good role model off the court.",
    "Trump mocked James' golf swing and demanded an apology."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}