It has been no secret that Stephen A. Smith and Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James are not the closest of friends. During the 2024-25 NBA season, their feud rocketed up to another level. Each side was throwing harsh words at the other and it got very public.

Tensions escalated between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James during the 2024/25 NBA season after Smith's comments on Bronny James. LeBron confronted Smith courtside, accusing him of making the criticism personal.

Smith’s comments stem from his feud with the 21-time All-Star earlier this year, when the two threw jabs at each other during various appearances on ESPN, which ultimately led to an in-person confrontation during a game in March.