Note: This article has been updated to reflect new information.
HONG KONG – The Associated Press (AP) has retracted a previous report suggesting that LeBron James had authored an op-ed for Chinese state media. A representative for James clarified that while he did make the quoted remarks during various media engagements, he did not author any such op-ed.
The initial report cited James stating, “It`s incredibly humbling for me to be here, so far from home, and receive such a warm reception and love; I simply wanted to give back to the community and this nation.” This quote was attributed to Xinhua, the official Chinese news agency.
The Associated Press removed this story because it inaccurately attributed the manner in which the information was presented.