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LeBron James’s Best Response to Donald Trump Was None At All

Inevitably, LeBron James will be asked about Donald Trump. Days after James helped open a public school in his hometown, Trump attacked his intelligence in a tweet that could charitably be described as seemingly racist. (It was racist.) LeBron, who memorably called Trump a “bum” in the past, has yet to comment on the matter. He’ll probably be forced to say something about it when he’s swarmed at Lakers‘ media day next month. For now, James won’t be dragged down into an insulting conversation about his intelligence. He’s responding the best way possible—by letting his activism do the talking.