Former Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley said President Trump has "gotta go" following Trump's derogatory tweet about LeBron James and CNN anchor Don Lemon on Friday.
"Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!" Trump tweeted Friday night.
Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do. I like Mike!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 4, 2018
Later on Friday night, Dudley quoted Trump's tweet and added, "He's gotta go!"
He’s gotta go! https://t.co/rujnO4rbYH
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 4, 2018
Dudley, who was traded by the Suns to the Brooklyn Nets last month, then responded to fans critical of his tweet about Trump.
We can debate me being washed, but one thing you can’t say is that I’m broke 😂... I have a college degree of a top 30 institution my friend.. your kids or future kids might be working for me after I’m done playing 🤷🏽♂️ https://t.co/XlWhv36Csx
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 4, 2018
NBA is not the NFL bruh! We not having it! So go watch FOX NEWS and stay off my timeline... https://t.co/LGw9896wdI
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 4, 2018
You might be right, but I rather be a duster scrub then layout trying to get a tan with 7 guys 😂 #Profilepic🤦🏽♂️ https://t.co/6jmpEqNFKh
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 4, 2018
😂😂 Respect.. https://t.co/5vSsiqqtDo
— Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) August 4, 2018
The 33-year-old Dudley has had two stints with the Suns, from 2009-13 and 2016-18. He averaged 8.7 points and 3.4 rebounds per game with the Suns and shot 40.4 percent from 3-point range.
Dudley has never been shy about sharing his opinions on Twitter. Earlier this year, he stuck up for then-teammate Devin Booker following criticism from an opponent.