Two of the most powerful figures in sports are not seeing eye to eye right now.
Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James are still salted with each other.
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A huge feud blew up between the two of them about Smith critiquing James’ son, Bronny, and James having none of it.
James confronted Smith court side at a Los Angeles Lakers’ game, but the ESPN analyst decided to not add more fuel to the fire at that moment. Instead, the author of his book, “Straight Shooter,” has brought much attention from the feud to his show. He and James did not come to blows on the sideline, but a fan asked Smith what he would have done if the situation had escalated.
Smith was very candid in his answer.
Stephen A Smith says he would’ve swung on LeBron
“If that man would’ve put his hands on me. I would’ve immediately swung on him. Immediately.”
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“If that man had put his hands on me, I would have immediately swung on him,” Smith said. “Immediately.”
Smith would have gone at James with force and it would have been must-see television. Bronny James has been successful in the G-League, while putting in quality moments in the NBA. We will see if James and Smith can come to an agreement soon.
Stephen M. Smith is a writer for Ball Exclusives. You can follow him him X via @CoachingMSmith.
