Stephen A. Smith heaps praise on LeBron James in shocking twist to lengthy feud
By Jenna Lemoncelli
Published on March 20, 2026.
ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has praised LeBron James, the NBA's all-time leading scorer, during a segment on "First Take" where he praised his unselfishness and contributions to the Lakers' win streak. This comes amid a public feud between Smith and James, who have been publicly engaged since March. Smith praised James for his contributions and leadership in the team. James had previously helped bring a championship to Cleveland, ending a 52-year championship drought in the city.
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