LeBron James doubles down on controversial Harris endorsement video: ‘Damn sure wasn’t going the other way’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James doubled down connected his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris connected Friday, contempt facing disapproval connected societal media implicit accusations of posting an edited video utilizing out-of-context soundbites from erstwhile President Donald Trump. 

James, a longtime professional of Trump, addressed his endorsement video erstwhile speaking to the media pursuing the Lakers’ 131-125 triumph implicit the Toronto Raptors connected Friday night. 

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James reacts aft a three-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during the archetypal fractional of an NBA hoops crippled successful Toronto connected Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.  (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

"I wanted to marque definite it was seen, heard, and heard with force," James said of his determination to stock the video aft his instrumentality to Cleveland connected Wednesday. 

CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM

"Having a daughter, having a wife, having a parent and things of that nature, what (Harris) believes successful erstwhile it comes to women’s rights that’s what the aboriginal with my kids and wherever I spot our state should be. I consciousness similar that endorsement is lone right. I mean, travel connected – you guys cognize me. It damn definite wasn’t going the different way."

Democratic statesmanlike nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during a run rally astatine the Wisconsin State Fair Expo successful West Allis, Wisconsin, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The video, much than a infinitesimal successful length, included respective retired of discourse soundbites from Trump and featured different headlines accusing Trump of prompting "racist" and "nazi rhetoric." The video besides included clips appearing to amusement Black Americans being assaulted.

LEBRON JAMES ENDORSES KAMALA HARRIS: 'THE CHOICE IS CLEAR TO ME'

It besides included a clip of arguable comments made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe speaking at Trump's rally astatine Madison Square Garden. 

Several users connected societal media and different commentators took contented with the video's editing. 

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Several celebrities and sports stars person publically endorsed candidates successful the days starring up to Tuesday’s election, but immoderate person taken a antithetic approach. 

Republican statesmanlike nominee erstwhile President Donald Trump speaks astatine a run rally astatine Macomb Community College, Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, successful Warren, Mich.  (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

New York Jets backmost Aaron Rodgers this week took a jab astatine personage endorsements erstwhile discussing the election, which besides falls connected the NFL commercialized deadline. 

"If you don’t cognize what to bash connected commercialized deadline, conscionable inquire your favourite celebrity," Rodgers said. "My favourite is erstwhile the personage is bought and paid for by China."

Follow Fox News Digital’s sports sum connected X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.