Summary
ESPN host Stephen A. Smith made strong comments about basketball player LeBron James during an interview. Smith accused James of being insincere and claimed their conflict goes back over a decade. The comments come as the NBA season starts, with James set to miss games due to an injury.
Key Facts
- Stephen A. Smith accused LeBron James of being "fake" during an interview.
- Smith and James have had a long-standing conflict that Smith claims has lasted more than ten years.
- Smith suggested that James acted differently in public and private settings.
- Smith mentioned a previous incident where James approached him during a Lakers game.
- LeBron James is dealing with a glute injury and will miss the start of the NBA season.
- Bronny James, LeBron’s son, is on the Lakers roster but has an ankle injury.
- The Lakers are beginning the NBA season with a game against the Golden State Warriors.