Longtime LeBron James fan Shannon Sharpe labels LeBron James' surprising 2025 NBA All-Star decision 'selfish' and 'disappointing'.

Nothing riles up Stephen A. Smith more than his beloved Knicks—and a seemingly personal attack on his profession. Friday’s episode of First Take included some extra pep and pizzazz from the ESPN analyst after Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James called out members of the NBA media while talking about Anthony Edwards and the face of the league chatter.

Stephen A. Smith explains how Luka Doncic’s arrival could impact LeBron James’ career with the Los Angeles Lakers.

LeBron James has accomplished everything the NBA has to offer over the course of his illustrious 22-year playing career, and he's still pushing. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar has won four titles and rung in just about every accolade there is to offer in the league,

Stephen A. Smith blamed Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for the "erosion" of the Slam Dunk Contest in a heated rant about NBA All-Star Weekend.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently sparked controversy by blaming Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James for the decline of the Slam Dunk Contest. On Monday’s edition of “First Take,” Smith claimed that James’ refusal to participate in the event over the years caused it to lose excitement and star power.

Stephen A. Smith sounds off on LeBron James for deciding not to play in the All-Star hours before tip-off.