Athletes, fans slam Donald Trump for insulting LeBron James
US president takes personal jab at basketball star LeBron James, drawing criticism online.
James at last week's opening ceremony for the I Promise School in Akron [Phil Long/AP]
Donald Trump has sparked uproar online after taking aim at basketball superstar LeBron James, with many social media users calling the US president "racist" and a "bully".
In a tweet late on Friday, Trump questioned the intelligence of the three-time NBA champion, following an interview on CNN with host Don Lemon, in which James criticised the Republican president for "dividing the sport".
"Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn't easy to do," Trump said.
"I like Mike!" he added, referring to NBA legend Mi...