Overview

• Events started with Smith’s on-air critique of James’s handling of son Bronny’s draft process and escalated into a courtside confrontation in March.
• Speaking on Gil’s Arena, Smith said there is "no situation and no relationship" with James and he does not plan to speak with him again.
• He alleged that private remarks and actions by James and his associates were intended to undermine his reputation.
• Smith identified James’s appearance on The Pat McAfee Show immediately following his own program as the final breach of professional respect.
• He affirmed that henceforth any mentions of James will be confined strictly to on-court performance analysis.