LeBron James erupts over Trump win with message to daughter

LeBron James, who had endorsed Kamala Harris leading up to the election, has erupted over Donald Trump’s landslide win.

Donald Trump and LeBron James. Photos: AFP

The fallout of the US presidential election is weighing “heavy” on LeBron James’ “heart and mind”.

Hours after former President Donald Trump was declared the winner over Vice President Kamala Harris, the Lakers’ superstar posted a photo to Instagram, as the New York Post reports.

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It featured the NBA great embracing daughter Zhuri, vowing to “protect” her “with everything I have and more”.

“Heavy on my heart and mind this AM my princess,” James, 39, began in a post that used all caps.

“Promise to protect you with everything I have and more!! We don’t need their help!”

LeBron James’ photo he shared on Instagram with daughter Zhuri.

Former President Donald Trump romped to victory in a result that shocked the world. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

James, who shares 10-year-old Zhuri with wife Savannah, along with sons Bronny, 20, and Bryce, 17, endorsed Harris in the days leading up to the election.

The four-time NBA champion posted a video to his Instagram page on October 31 that featured an array of clips of previous Trump speeches and civil rights protests before concluding with the message: “Hate Takes Us Back.”

“What are we even talking about here?? When I think about my kids and my family and how they will grow up, the choice is clear to me. VOTE KAMALA HARRIS!!!” James captioned the post.

James later expanded on his endorsement of Harris.

James had previously endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)

“So having a daughter, having a wife, mother, things of that nature that she believes in when it comes to women’s rights and when it comes to the future of my kids and where I see where our country should be, I feel like that endorsement is only right,” he told reporters following a Lakers win over the Raptors on Saturday (AEDT).

James endorsed Harris and President Joe Biden during the 2020 election.

The 20-time NBA All-Star was one of several prominent sports personalities who backed Harris, including Warriors superstar Steph Curry and head coach Steve Kerr.

James wasn’t the only high-profile figure who reacted publicly to Wednesday’s results, with Cardi B and Stephen King among those speaking out on social media.

This article originally appeared in the New York Post and was reproduced with permission

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