Stephen A. Smith's tone towards LeBron James changed from conciliatory to critical after a confrontation during a Lakers-Knicks game. The issue stemmed from Smith's comments about James's son, Bronny, and his push for the Lakers to draft him.
Key Points
Confrontation between Stephen A. Smith and LeBron James during a Lakers-Knicks game
Issue centered on Smith's comments about James's son, Bronny, and his push for the Lakers to draft him
Smith's tone changed from conciliatory to critical after seeing a video of James discussing the incident with Richard Jefferson