LeBron James pumps up Goodyear after Trump attacks company

“Not only has Goodyear been great for my city, for the history of my city, but for the country.' LeBron James, native son of Akron, Ohio, defends the tiremaker after President Trump calls for a boycott of the company.

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, right, and teammate Anthony Davis slap hands before Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Akron’s best-known native responded to President Donald Trump’s attack on his Ohio hometown’s iconic company, offering a shout-out of solidarity with the city, company and workers.

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