Stephen A. Smith’s Mysterious Comments Ignite Discussion on LeBron James’ Critic Bias | NBA News” The Times of India

ESPN host Stephen A. Smith has made cryptic remarks that add fuel to the debate over his alleged bias towards NBA legend LeBron James. In a recent interview, Smith discussed his ongoing disagreement with the Los Angeles Lakers star. Smith claimed that James had confronted him in the past, and hinted that James’ treatment of his critics might be influenced by race.

Smith recounted instances where the Lakers star criticized him for his comments regarding LeBron James’ son, Bronny James. He further implied that the NBA star has a preference for confronting black critics rather than white ones, terming it as biased and unfair.

Furthermore, Smith accused LeBron James of stat padding in his later years in the NBA to compete with Michael Jordan’s legacy. “It took him 20+ years to do what Jordan did in 13,” Smith argued.

Smith also stated that James jeopardized his reputation following an incident involving his son, Bronny. He claimed that LeBron James unfairly accused him of attacking his son. Despite this, Smith acknowledged LeBron James as a dedicated family man and a caring father.