ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith has criticized LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers for selecting Bronny James in the 2024 NBA Draft. In recent weeks, it’s caused as stir withing the NBA world on social media.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers lost at the buzzer 121-119 Thursday night against the Chicago Bulls on the road. Former No. 6 pick in the draft out of Australia Josh Giddey hit a half-court game-winner with all zeros on the clock after an Austin Reaves go-ahead layup.

Stephen A. Smith seemed to change his tune about Bronny James after the Lakers’ rookie had a career-high 17 points in garbage time of a 118-89 loss to the Bucks on Thursday. During “First Take” on Friday,