The article discusses a confrontation between LeBron James and ESPN's Stephen A. Smith over comments regarding James's son, Bronny. Tensions rose after Smith suggested LeBron was setting unrealistic expectations for Bronny's NBA career. After being criticized by LeBron during a game, Smith countered with pointed remarks, including unfounded claims about LeBron's attendance at significant events like Kobe Bryant's funeral. This feud intensified as Smith escalated his remarks on ESPN, even humorously claiming he would retaliate physically against LeBron, although many commentators noted it absurd given their size difference and LeBron's stature in sports.
Among other things, he bashed James for skipping the hall of fame induction ceremony for his friend and former teammate Dwyane Wade and for skipping Kobe Bryant's funeral.
Smith went on TV the next day to make clear that he wasn't actually picking on Bronny, the player; he was really calling out LeBron as a bad father for setting a high bar for his son's pro career.
The player was venting his displeasure at Smith for his pointed comments about James's eldest son, and Lakers teammate, Bronny.
That set the stage last Thursday for Smith to make his most unhinged ESPN appearance yet.
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