T he exchange between ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and NBA superstar LeBron James was ignited over comments regarding LeBron’s son, Bronny James. The controversy initially began when

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him last week was 'weak' and possibly was caused by James' son and Lakers teammate Bronny having a 'sad look on his face.'

LeBron James probably regrets confronting Stephen A. Smith. Last week, James walked up to Smith to yell at him about criticizing his son Bronny James.

Because the Knicks coach shot down the private discussion that happened with Bridges, Smith would take the star's side, saying the incident is a “bad sign” for the team. In the win over the Trail Blazers, Bridges finished with 33 points in 41 minutes.

New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau has found himself at the center of controversy after reportedly denying a conversation with star forward Mikal Bridges about reducing the starters’ minutes. The situation took a turn when ESPN’s Stephen A.

Stephen A. Smith tore into Tom Thibodeau after the Knicks coach denied having a conversation with Mikal Bridges about the minutes situation for the team's starters.