Stephen A. Smith, 57, has officially offered an apology for dragging Kobe Bryant’s name into his back-and-forth with LeBron James. The former Los Angeles Lakers […]

The ongoing rivalry between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith has intensified since their initial exchange on March 6 as both men continue escalating the dispute with fresh developments. The short-lived exchange between James and Smith turned into a major escalation when the Lakers’ power forward agreed to appear on The Pat McAfee Show seemingly putting an end to the matter.

Mar 26, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles the ball while Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images