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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

NBA players appear to have mixed reactions to LeBron James’ recent courtside exchange with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. Smith, one of the most recognizable voices in NBA media, has covered the league for years and frequently critiques James on a variety of topics.

But in a recent clip game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New York Knicks, that line was crossed by megastar LeBron James when he confronted ESPN star Stephen A. Smith over comments the veteran media personality made about LBJ's son and current Lakers guard Bronny James.

Taking over NBA headlines over the past week has been the verbal confrontation between Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. Former Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward made a guest appearance on Run It Back with Michelle Beadle and called out James for the way he confronted Smith.

Gordon Hayward weighed in on LeBron James’ recent confrontation with Stephen A. Smith, expressing that while he understood the frustration that NBA players feel with media personalities, he believed James chose the wrong time and place for the confrontation.