Bronny James made his first public comment since the confrontation. The post Bronny Breaks Silence After LeBron Confronted ESPN Star appeared first on Heavy Sports.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him last week was 'weak' and possibly was caused by James' son and Lakers teammate Bronny having a 'sad look on his face.'

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Stephen A. Smith has provided a very detailed account of his recent icy encounter with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James over allegedly negative commentary about Bronny James.

The Barstool Sports founder didn’t hold back on the viral LeBron James-Stephen A. Smith confrontation from Thursday’s Lakers-Knicks game.

James confronted the ESPN analyst and personality over perceived slights and comments made about James’ son, Bronny James.

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green had sharp critiques towards ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith following recent events between him and LeBron James. Green uploaded an episode of The Draymond Green Show on Saturday.

The LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith discussion has taken a life of its own over the last week, as it seems that everyone with an opinion on basketball has weighed in. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar confronted the ESPN personality after Smith made comments about LeBron's son Bronny.

But in a recent clip game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, that line was crossed by megastar LeBron James when he confronted ESPN star Stephen A. Smith over comments the veteran media personality made about LBJ's son and current Lakers guard Bronny James.

NBA players appear to have mixed reactions to LeBron James’ recent courtside exchange with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. Smith, one of the most recognizable voices in NBA media, has covered the league for years and frequently critiques James on a variety of topics.