James Dolan is widely despised by Knicks fans, and it’s safe to say that he’s not exactly beloved within the NBA, particularly given his ongoing feud with Charles Oakley. Thursday brought news that surely will sink the owner’s popularity even more among many NBA players: He was a major donor to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. The NBA, in case you haven’t heard, isn’t exactly a hotbed of pro-Trump sentiment. Meanwhile, James, who campaigned for Hillary Clinton, and many other prominent NBA figures, including several coaches, have been outspoken in their antipathy toward Trump’s statements and policies. Jets owner Woody Johnson served as a vice chair for “Trump Victory,” and the president tabbed him as his ambassador to the United Kingdom.

Source: Washington Post February 24, 2017 00:30 UTC