Donald Trump takes another shot at NBA, highlights poor Finals ratings on Twitter

US President Donald Trump continues to take shots at NBA for league's stance on supporting social justice causes like Black Lives Matter. Trump previously stated he will t be watching basketball if NBA continues to allow players to kneel during national anm. This time, Donald Trump took fresh shots at league, highlighting poor 2020 NBA Finals ratings.

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NBA Finals ratings take a sedive: Trump fires shots at league's stance

Trump shared a report analysis from Breitbart, which claimed viewership for 2020 NBA Finals was down by nearly 70%. Trump furr claimed re was absolutely interest in Finals as its numbers were easily beaten by a random 'Sunday Night Football game.' Donald Trump took a sly dig at criticism NBA has faced over past year or so for its deal and investments in China. 

Per report which Donald Trump shared on Twitter, Game 6 of NBA Finals between Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat drew a peak viewership of just 6.028 million viewers. In comparison, Game 6 of 2019 NBA Finals between Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors drew a peak viewership of 18.34 million. That is 66% higher than this year despite fact that only one team represented United States and re was LeBron James in finals. 

Furrmore, NFL Week 5 game between Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings that took place alongside NBA Finals posted almost double viewers with a peak of 12.008 million viewers. 

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According to a survey conducted by publication, 39% of fans felt NBA was too political. Meanwhile, ar 19% claimed y lost interest in NBA due to its links to China, both of which were used by Donald Trump to take shots at NBA. 

Donald Trump on NBA champion LeBron James

Earlier this week, Donald Trump launched a scathing attack on Lakers' LeBron James, blaming him for NBA's repetitive low ratings. Trump branded LeBron James a "spokesperson of Democratic Party" and called him "nasty" during his interview on Rush Limbaugh’s radio show.

"He’s a great basketball player, but people don’t want to see a guy that’s that way," 74-year-old said on show. "y don’t want to see that. He’s a hater. You don’t want to sit down, watch a basketball game, and n watch somebody that hates your guts, okay.”

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NBA Finals concluded on Sunday night with  Lakers clinching championship with a 106-93 win over Miami Heat in Game 6. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP - his fourth Finals accolade - for his stellar show in Lakers' 4-2 series win over Heat. 35-year-old scored a 28-point triple-double in Game 6. 

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(Im Credits: AP, Lakers Twitter)