The Internet Erupts After LeBron James Sits During The National Anthem At His Son Bronny’s USC Debut

Uh oh…

Of course we all remember the controversy a few years ago when former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick refused to stand for the national anthem, in what he said was a protest against racial injustice.

Well if you thought we were past that particular issue…well, think again.

LeBron James recently attended his son Bronny’s first game at USC. The 19-year old son of the NBA superstar made his debut for the Trojans on Sunday, just months after suffering a terrifying cardiac arrest during practice.

And of course dad was in attendance for his son’s college debut. But it was LeBron’s actions pregame that are drawing attention online.

Video shows LeBron walking into the Galen Center during the national anthem ahead of the matchup between the Trojans and the Long Beach State 49ers. But instead of remaining standing, LeBron promptly takes his seat courtside, and remains seated during the anthem.

And of course people online noticed – and aren’t happy.

Lebron James sitting during the national anthem is complete DISRESPECT!

This country gave him EVERYTHING!!! pic.twitter.com/danBY36HEh

— E (@ElijahSchaffer) December 13, 2023

LeBron James attends his son’s college basketball game. COMPLETELY ignores the National Anthem.

Anti-American scum. Should have never been allowed on Team USA in the olympics. I know the wokesters are going to attack me for this tweet. Kiss my black ass!pic.twitter.com/wDpPEUDARB

— Suburban Black Man 🇺🇸 (@niceblackdude) December 13, 2023

LeBron James casually walks into the basketball arena while the National Anthem is playing and takes a seat.

Zero respect for the country that gave him the opportunity to be a basketball star.

Zero respect for the country that allowed him to become a billionaire.

Zero respect… pic.twitter.com/NaTmdeOabx

— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) December 13, 2023

Lebron is a total clown 🤡 pic.twitter.com/5ZmdxsmrOy

— Hodgetwins (@hodgetwins) December 13, 2023

Lebron James hates the country that made him a billionaire.

He didn’t kneel. He literally went and sat down during the anthem.

Cancel him. pic.twitter.com/DlhqAhaRJg

— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) December 13, 2023

Basketball player LeBron James interrupts National Anthem by walking across the basketball court as players stand in respect then refuses to stand still before taking a seat while the National Anthem is still being sung.

pic.twitter.com/zQczFWbD7q

— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) December 13, 2023

LeBron sits during the Anthem.

Entrance timing seems a bit disrespectful too. pic.twitter.com/FHOTh5GODA

— eve (@eveforamerica) December 13, 2023

As a Black woman, this hurts my soul.

Lebron should thank God every day for this great nation and this song that represents his freedom.

Instead he shits on us every chance he gets. https://t.co/YQ0LUngsro

— Lavern Spicer 🇺🇸 (@lavern_spicer) December 13, 2023

Oh boy, here we go again…