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Dwyane Wade
Backs LeBron in Stephen A. Smith Dispute
… I Would Have Reacted the Same Way!
Published March 12, 2025 12:30 AM PDT
Dwyane Wade has publicly expressed his support for LeBron James, asserting that he fully understands and agrees with how LeBron handled his recent conflict with Stephen A. Smith. In a conversation with TMZ Sports, Wade revealed that he would have responded in a similar manner if he were in James’s position.
The dispute between LeBron and the ESPN commentator began at Crypto.com Arena during the Lakers’ game against the Knicks on March 6. LeBron’s frustration stemmed from comments Smith had made about his son, Bronny James, which prompted the Lakers star to confront the commentator.
Damn LeBron stepped to Stephen A Smith pic.twitter.com/ZJIDcPU4dL
— LegendOfWinning (@LegendOfWinning) March 7, 2025
@LegendOfWinning
Footage captured during the incident showed LeBron confronting Smith closely, clearly expressing his displeasure regarding the critical remarks made about his relationship with his eldest son.
Upon encountering Wade in New York City, he conveyed his admiration for both individuals but strongly defended his longtime teammate’s reaction. Wade recounted a conversation he had with Smith after the confrontation, stating, “I would have approached him the same way.”
As for Smith, he acknowledged LeBron’s frustrations, expressing on “First Take” the following day that he would have preferred a more discreet discussion rather than a public showdown.
Wade also took the opportunity to highlight LeBron’s accomplishments during their discussion, suggesting that the NBA’s all-time leading scorer deserves a statue in a notably visible location to honor his contributions to the sport.
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