Overview

• LeBron James reignited the feud during a March 26 appearance on 'The Pat McAfee Show,' accusing Stephen A. Smith of crossing personal boundaries with his criticism of Bronny James.
• Smith escalated tensions by falsely claiming LeBron missed Kobe Bryant’s memorial, later retracting the statement but standing by other criticisms.
• LeBron mocked Smith on social media with a video of his boxing skills, further fueling the public dispute.
• NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed concern over the feud’s personal nature, emphasizing the need to focus on the game and protect players.
• Figures like Charles Barkley and Matt Barnes have weighed in, with Barkley criticizing both parties and Barnes supporting LeBron's defense of his family.