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Stephen A. Smith is suddenly high on Bronny James. Earlier this year, Smith went on a viral rant slamming LeBron for forcing the Lakers to give Bronny minutes.
“I am pleading with LeBron James as a father. Stop this. We all know Bronny James is in the NBA because of his dad.”
“I am pleading with LeBron James, as a father. Stop this.” 😳 @stephenasmith reacts to Bronny James’ play in the Lakers 118-104 loss to the 76ers. pic.twitter.com/bk5D0DS42N
— First Take (@FirstTake) January 29, 2025
LeBron eventually confronted Smith over his comments about Bronny.
On Thursday night, Bronny scored a career-high 17 points in 30 minutes in the Lakers’ loss against the Bucks.
After Bronny’s big game, Smith claims that he always believed Bronny had potential to become an NBA player.
“I’ve always believed that this kid has the potential, once I watched him, to be in the NBA.”
“I’ve always believed that this kid has the potential, once I watched him, to be in the NBA.”
– Stephen A. Smith on Bronny James
(h/t @awfulannouncing )
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) March 21, 2025
Fans immediately called out Smith for lying.
Left pic from 51 days ago. Right pic from today. pic.twitter.com/oeSM7QhAFU
— Steph Noh (@StephNoh) March 21, 2025