Overview
- James shared an Instagram story praising Smith’s achievement and reposted graduation photos that first appeared in Slam Magazine.
- Smith is set to receive a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies from North Carolina A&T, with commencement scheduled for Saturday.
- After leaving the NBA, Smith enrolled in 2021, joined the Aggies’ golf team, earned a 4.0 GPA his first semester, and was named the school’s Academic Athlete of the Year in 2022.
- James and Smith were teammates with the Cavaliers and later the Lakers, winning two championships together, including Los Angeles’ 2020 title.
- James remains in the NBA playoffs with the Lakers against the Thunder, and his public nod highlights a growing path where former pros return to school and compete in college sports.