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STEPHEN A SMITH on Getting CHECKED COURTSIDE by LEBRON JAMES

2025-10-20 Sports
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Stephen A Smith Details LeBron James Courtside Incident and History of Personal Conflict

Discover Stephen A Smith's unfiltered perspective on his high-profile conflict with LeBron James, including behind-the-scenes details about media manipulation and long-standing professional friction. Readers gain insight into the complex dynamics between major NBA figures.

Short Summary

  • Stephen A Smith felt deliberately set up regarding the single camera angle captured during his courtside confrontation with LeBron James.
  • He believes the tension stems from years of LeBron attempting to suppress his career, not just recent comments about Bronny.
  • Smith values the loyalty shown by Carmelo Anthony and Dwyane Wade, contrasting it with others who distanced themselves due to his feud with LeBron.

This discussion centers on the origins of the Stephen A Smith/LeBron James rift, which Smith claims is rooted in career interference spanning over a decade, culminating in the public courtside exchange. The segment provides a rare look at how media relationships shift during personal disputes in the NBA ecosystem.

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Stephen A Smith tells Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide what really went down when LeBron James checked him courtside. The crew unpacks their relationship, why LeBron took offense, and how Stephen A handled the moment. #StephenASmith #LeBronJames #CarmeloAnthony #NBA #7PMinBrooklyn . . . New episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show. Download the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sEy5p87mJ002F3NGsKIpq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony/id1719570183 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f088d77-2522-4c50-8d49-2792070534c8/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony Follow 7PM in Brooklyn on Social Media: https://lnk.to/7PMInBrooklyn

Top Comments (10)

@jaydot4956 2025-10-20

Bro this is weird, why are people trying to rekindle this “beef”? LeBron hasn’t spoken on this man in months.

601 79 replies
@DillyDilly237 2025-10-20

Steven A the type of dude I wouldn't even want to have his respect

585 27 replies
@DavidBaggaShorts 2025-10-20

Stephen A :”This ain’t personal at all.” All of us: “You’re wrong and here’s why.” 🤷🏽‍♂️🥸

520 11 replies
@BAka232 2025-10-21

STEPHEN A SMITH IS BASICALLY A MALE VERSION OF " WENDY WILLIAMS '

506 35 replies
@rborders915 2025-10-21

His Lineup straight starts at the middle of his cranium 😆

147 11 replies
@michaelprivette9847 2025-10-21

He got on here in his sweatsuit sitting with a couple younger guys, and all a sudden started feeling like the gangsta of the decade. 😂

131 5 replies
@oo7duce 2025-10-21

Why is he going on? Every podcast known to man to keep saying I don't wanna talk about Lebron, but he keeps talking about Lebron on every podcast. And he keeps saying the same thing. You must have a album coming out

89 6 replies
@rathesungod291 2025-10-22

Steven A. Forehead looks like a Dodge intrepid windshield 😂😂😂

57 4 replies
@H2DaOhhVee 2025-10-21

First SAS doesn’t understand how there’s only ONE ANGLE of LeBron confronting him being that it’s 2025 & there’s PLENTY OF CAMERAS in the building but then ALSO says he wasn’t gonna address it cause he thought NOBODY SAW IT…… Huh?????????????

36 4 replies
@Yadddaaaaameannn 2025-10-20

“Friends how many of us have them, friends” 😂😂

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