Barkley Criticizes Lebron’s Golf Swing During National Anthem

WHO:

Newsweek - Charles Barkley criticized LeBron James for practicing his golf swing during the national anthem.

Fox News - Barkley said he did not pay attention to what President Trump says, while agreeing that James’s golf swings during the anthem were disrespectful.

Fox News - President Trump called James a “total disgrace” after the incident.

Daily Mail Sports - James was criticized over what the article described as an “unpatriotic act.”

WHAT:

Fox News - Barkley called practicing a golf swing during the anthem “very disrespectful,” and described the behavior as “childish, ridiculous, asinine.”

Fox News - Barkley said, “I always stand for the anthem,” and that people can protest but “have to be very careful with the anthem.”

Fox News - Barkley said standing for the anthem meant supporting the troops and free speech, and called the anthem “important” and “significant.”

Fox News - Barkley said James was born to a 16-year-old mother, had to live at a friend’s house, and became a billionaire in the United States.

Fox News - The article said James’s golf swings during the anthem had drawn attention and criticism.

Fox News - The article reported that James entered during the anthem at USC while arriving to watch his son, Bronny James, play for the Trojans; he wore a hat and sat while others stood.

Fox News - The article reported that James had also practiced golf swings during the anthem before a Lakers game against the Houston Rockets.

Daily Mail Sports - The article said James faced criticism over the incident before the 76ers’ season opener against the New York Knicks.

WHERE:

Fox News - James practiced his golf swing on the court before his Philadelphia 76ers debut.

Fox News - The article located the reported USC incident at a game where James watched his son play for the Trojans.

WHEN:

Fox News - Barkley discussed the incident on SiriusXM NBA Radio.

Fox News - The article said James had practiced golf swings during the anthem on another occasion while playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

WHY:

Fox News - Barkley said he considered the anthem important and significant and believed people should be careful about conduct during it.

Fox News - Barkley said standing for the anthem represented support for the troops and free speech.

Charles Barkley condemned LeBron James practicing golf swings during the national anthem as disrespectful. President Trump called James a “total disgrace” after the incident drew criticism. Barkley said people may protest, but should be careful during the anthem.