Stephen A. Smith isn’t one to shy away from controversy, and his latest comments prove just that! The outspoken ESPN analyst just fired back at LeBron James after their courtside confrontation went viral… saying if things had turned physical, he wouldn’t have hesitated to throw a punch.
Smith addressed the heated exchange on his podcast, reacting to LeBron’s comments from Wednesday’s episode of The Pat McAfee Show. According to Smith, if LeBron had taken things beyond words at Crypto.com Arena, he would’ve had no choice but to defend himself.
“If LeBron put hands on me, I would’ve immediately swung on him. Immediately,” Smith declared, making it clear he wasn’t about to back down.
Comparing the hypothetical scenario to the infamous Will Smith and Chris Rock Oscars slap, Smith admitted that if it had come to blows, he likely would’ve been on the losing end.
The ongoing tension between Smith and James stems from the analyst’s remarks about Bronny James, which LeBron took personally. Earlier this month, the Lakers superstar confronted Smith courtside, expressing frustration over what he felt were unfair personal attacks on his family.
While LeBron insists Smith crossed the line with his criticism of the James family, Smith is standing his ground… proving once again he’s not afraid to stir the pot.
Do you think Smith and LeBron could’ve really thrown hands?
