A prominent African American NBA basketball star has described US President Donald Trump as a “bum” after he publicly insulted black athletes that have criticized him or have refused to stand for the national anthem.
Basketball player Stephen Curry of the NBA champion Golden State Warriors, attracted Trump’s attention Friday afternoon following reports that he would vote against visiting the White House since “we don’t stand for” positions of “our president.”
“Going to the White House is considered a great honor for a championship team. Stephen Curry is hesitating, therefore invitation is withdrawn!” Trump reacted in a tweet Saturday.
After his announcement, another famous NBA star, LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers, strongly slammed the US president, saying in a tweet: “U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain’t going! So therefore ain’t no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed…