Stephen A. Smith, a well-known sports commentator on ESPN, has recently expressed his long-standing animosity toward LeBron James, the NBA’s all-time scoring leader. Their recent public disagreement, which took place during a Los Angeles Lakers game, has become the focus of Smith’s ire, with him suggesting that the moment was orchestrated by someone he believes has tried to undermine his career for years. Smith initially criticized LeBron for his handling of Bronny James, the latter’s son, and the confrontation occurred during the Lakers game. However, Smith claims the media coverage only showed LeBron’s perspective, leaving his own feelings unaddressed. Smith, while acknowledging LeBron’s role as a devoted father, has not minced words about his dislike, calling him ‘low.’ He expressed his belief that the confrontation was premeditated, considering LeBron’s stature as a global icon. ‘There’s no way that you’re in an arena, you’re LeBron James, and the only angle that somebody sees is a straight up shot of you getting in my face,’ Smith said during an interview on ‘7PM In Brooklyn with Carmelo Anthony.’ Despite the public display, Smith has made it clear that he and LeBron have not reconciled. He claimed the conflict dates back more than a decade and that LeBron has tried to derail his career. As the 2025-26 NBA season approaches, the enmity between these two figures shows no signs of abating. Smith’s comments highlight ongoing tensions in the sports world, where personal and professional rivalries often play out in the public eye, underscoring the complex dynamics at play within the NBA and beyond.