US President Donald Trump verbally went at players in North America's two biggest leagues, and those athletes are fighting back.

Trump tweeted his reaction to Steph Curry deciding not to go to the White House, a response that escalated when LeBron James stepped in and defended Curry.

Earlier, Trump lashed out at NFL players who don't stand up for the national anthem.

He later made his feelings known on Twitter.

If a player wants the privilege of making millions of dollars in the NFL,or other leagues, he or she should not be allowed to disrespect....

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 23, 2017

The sports world didn't take Trump's fiery rhetoric sitting down.

U bum @StephenCurry30 already said he ain't going! So therefore ain't no invite. Going to White House was a great honor until you showed up!

— LeBron James (@KingJames) September 23, 2017

And I doubt he's man enough to call any of those players a son of a bitch to their face...

— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 23, 2017

A #POTUS whose name alone creates division and anger. Whose words inspire dissension and hatred can't possibly "Make America Great Again"

— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) September 23, 2017

Still wondering how this guy is running our country.... 🤔🤔🤔

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) September 23, 2017

The behavior of the President is unacceptable and needs to be addressed. If you do not Condemn this divisive Rhetoric you are Condoning it!!

— Richard Sherman (@RSherman_25) September 23, 2017

Golden State players are champions and men of principle who give back to their community. #respect

— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) September 23, 2017

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