‘I’ve heard nothing but great things,’ LeBron James says of IsraelNewsFeedBacklash came swiftly for basketball star LeBron James after saying he’s heard “nothing but great things” about Israel. It’s just one way Israel and Palestine became a focus at the recent NBA All-Star Game.Published On 17 Feb 2026
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‘I’ve heard nothing but great things,’ LeBron James says of Israel
In February 2026, LeBron James stated he had "heard nothing but great things" about Israel. The comment, made during the NBA All-Star Game, quickly generated backlash.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-02-17 · 19:37 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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In February 2026, LeBron James stated he had "heard nothing but great things" about Israel. The comment, made during the NBA All-Star Game, quickly generated backlash. The incident highlights how the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has become a topic of discussion within the NBA. The news focused on James' statement and the subsequent reaction. The article did not specify where James made the comment, only that it was during the All-Star Game. The reason for the backlash was not explicitly stated, but implied to be related to the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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LeBron James said he's heard “nothing but great things” about Israel.
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Israel and Palestine became a focus at the recent NBA All-Star Game.
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Backlash came swiftly for LeBron James after saying he's heard “nothing but great things” about Israel.
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