Fox News(@FoxNews):LeBron James is catching heat from another NBA legend, and this time it's Charles Barkley questioning his behavior during the national anthem. Barkley says there's no excuse for practicing a golf swing while the anthem plays, calling the move "very disrespectful" and explaining why he believes standing for the national anthem matters. The criticism puts Barkley on the same side of the issue as President Trump, even though Barkley says he doesn't pay attention to what the president says. And this isn't LeBron's first national anthem controversy. See the other moments drawing renewed attention:

2026.10.29 23:04

LeBron James is catching heat from another NBA legend, and this time it's Charles Barkley questioning his behavior during the national anthem. Barkley says there's no excuse for practicing a golf swing while the anthem plays, calling the move "very disrespectful" and explaining why he believes standing for the national anthem matters. The criticism puts Barkley on the same side of the issue as President Trump, even though Barkley says he doesn't pay attention to what the president says. And this isn't LeBron's first national anthem controversy. See the other moments drawing renewed attention: