The Clash of Titans: Smith vs. LeBron…
In a moment last season that had more fireworks than the Fourth of July, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith and Lakers superstar LeBron James clashed in a standoff that would make the Hatfields and McCoys blush. This all erupted after Smith commented on LeBron’s son Bronny, who was struggling during a game, and James’s parenting skills after a game against the Philly 76ers. When LeBron approached Smith at a Lakers home game, it led to a confrontation that only lacked popcorn and a red carpet. Since then, Smith seems okay with never having a friendly chat with James again, almost as if they’d just argued over pineapple on pizza.
Following their high-profile drama, Smith aired his displeasure on Underdog, claiming he is done trying to get along with LeBron, much like a cat deciding it’s fine with dogs existing… on another continent. Similarly, LeBron vented his feelings during an appearance on the Pat McAfee Show, suggesting the only time he’d face Smith again is on Google Images. Even NBA commissioner Adam Silver weighed in, stressing that basketball should stay out of the family feud business, sounding like a parent asking for peace at a family reunion picnic.
