Stephen A Smith found himself face-to-face with LeBron James after making comments about Bronny James that didn’t sit well with the Lakers star. Even though this happened over a week ago, it’s still dominating NBA conversations. You know something’s big when it refuses to fade from the spotlight. Maybe because SAS has talked about it everywhere and refuses to let it die.
He kicked off First Take last to last Friday with a lengthy monologue, then doubled down on his podcast all weekend. But when he brought it up on Gil’s Arena, his tone changed completely. This time, he didn’t just address it—he brushed it off, took a sharper approach, and even called LeBron’s move weak.
A bunch of former players have jumped into the conversation, with Kevin Love and Draymond Green among them. Green and Smith have had a good relationship before, but that didn’t stop him from speaking his mind.
Green, never one to hold back, reminded Smith of his responsibility as a top media personality, especially given his reported $100 million contract with ESPN.
The four-time NBA champion took issue with Smith going beyond basketball analysis and attacking LeBron as a father. “You call Bron weak for stepping to you, but you’re taking shots at him as a father on TV behind a camera. Most would say, that’s weak,” Green said on his podcast The Draymond Green Show With Baron Davis.
He then emphasized what he believes Smith’s actual job is. “No, you’re paid to analyze. You’re paid to debate on the show,” Green stated, making it clear that Smith’s role isn’t to attack a player’s personal life but to break down the game itself.
Green also found it hypocritical that Smith had one demeanor in person but took a much harsher stance on television. “Because the demeanor in person was like that, but then on TV, you go, ‘Oh, that was bullshit.’ It’s like, weak, like, come on, man,” he said.
Calling out Smith’s actions, Green stood firm on his stance. “That’s what we call weak where I’m from. The guys that I was raised by, the men that had an impact on my life, that’s what we call weak,” he added.
With Smith’s massive platform and influence, Green made it clear that he expects better, reinforcing that the job of a high-paid analyst is to discuss basketball—not to take personal shots at players and their families.
This is a developing story…
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