Despite openly endorsing Hilary Clinton during the elections, LeBron James has chosen to accept his bet's defeat. It was admittedly "very difficult" for him to accept the results, but he chooses to remain a contributing member to the society now that Donald Trump has been elected president.
"I mean, he's our president. And no matter if you agree with it or disagree with it, he's the guy and we all have to figure out a way that we can make America as great as it can be," James said in an interview with ESPN.
"We all have to do our part. Our nation has never been built on one guy, anyway. It's been built on multiple guys, multiple people in power, multiple people having a dream and making it become a reality by giving back to the community, giving back to the youth, doing so many great things. So obviously we always had a guy that has the No. 1 position of power, and that's the president of the United States, but it's never been built on one guy," he continued.
James also said he may not be ready to visit Trump in the White House in the event that they win another championship. "I don't know. That's something we'll cross. We'll have to cross that road when I get there. We'll see. I would love to have to cross that road. That would mean I win another championship," he said.
Trump's win has left people, including Hollywood celebrities, disappointed with the results of the election. In the NBA, in particular, many coaches and players have expressed their dismay on Trump's victory, more so because it is a predominantly black league. Trump has been associated with racism during the campaign, Time reported.
Regardless, James said he will continue to be a positive contribution to the society. He has previously expressed his opinion on social issues, such as when he wore an "I Can't Breathe" t-shirt after the death of Eric Garner, who was reported to have been accidentally choked to death by the police who arrested him.
Here's a video of LeBron James expressing his opinion on Trump's victory: