The Los Angeles Lakers superstar, who has knelt during the national anthem throughout the NBA’s resumed season at Disney World, said that he was unconcerned by Trump’s statement that the demonstrations were “disgraceful” and that he “[turns] off the game” whenever they take place.

“I really don’t think the basketball community are sad about losing his viewership,” James said. “The game will go on without his eyes on it. I can sit here and speak for all of us that love the game of basketball, we could [not] care less.”