LeBron James had big and direct confrontation with the ESPN host, with Bronny is at the center of it all.
Thursday night delivered an unexpected and intense moment on the Los Angeles Lakers’ sideline during their overtime victory against the New York Knicks.
The incident quickly became a major talking point in the NBA world as LeBron James verbally confronted sports analyst Stephen A. Smith. The exchange, which appeared heated, stemmed from remarks Smith had previously made about Bronny James, LeBron’s son.
LeBron initiated the conversation, addressing Smith over critical comments regarding Bronny’s basketball future and LeBron’s parenting style.
Clearly, those statements did not sit well with the four-time NBA champion, leading him to take matters into his own hands and demand that Smith refrain from discussing his son.
Following the on-court confrontation, Smith responded by sharing his perspective on the matter.
“Had he wanted to see me, I would have flown out and had a conversation man-to-man. But that is not what he decided to do,” he added, making it clear that he felt the issue could have been handled differently.
Bronny James takes a brutal jab at Stephen A. Smith on social media
Bronny James didn’t stop there. Taking to Instagram, he directly called out Stephen A. Smith, questioning his authority to speak on basketball when he never played at a professional level.
While Bronny initially attempted to ignore the situation, the continuous commentary made it impossible for him to stay silent any longer.
After enduring repeated discussions about his future, Bronny felt it was only fair to respond. His reaction not only pushed back against the criticism but also highlighted the deep bond he shares with his father.
LeBron’s public defense of his son further reinforced their strong connection, making it clear that they stand together in the face of scrutiny.
