Former FBI Director James Comey James Brien ComeySteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Judge will not dismiss McCabe's case against DOJ Democrats fear Russia interference could spoil bid to retake Senate MORE praised NBA star LeBron James on Monday for showing what “leadership, service, and class look like.”

“Grateful to one of my heroes, [LeBron James], for again showing what leadership, service, and class look like,” Comey said on Twitter along with "#IPromise," which is the name of James’s newly opened school.

Grateful to one of my heroes, @KingJames, for again showing what leadership, service, and class look like. #IPromise — James Comey (@Comey) August 6, 2018

His remark comes days after President Trump Donald John TrumpSteele Dossier sub-source was subject of FBI counterintelligence probe Pelosi slams Trump executive order on pre-existing conditions: It 'isn't worth the paper it's signed on' Trump 'no longer angry' at Romney because of Supreme Court stance MORE went after the Los Angeles Lakers player, questioning his intelligence on Twitter on Saturday. The tweet prompted immediate backlash and statements of support on the player's behalf.

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Following James's interview with CNN host Don Lemon last week about his newly opened school, Trump tweeted: “Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do."

The president also voiced his support for former NBA player Michael Jordan in the tweet, saying: “I like Mike.” Jordan is often compared to James in the debate over which athlete is the greatest NBA player.

Jordan also came out in support of James on Saturday, saying that the NBA star is "doing an amazing job for his community."