While repeatedly accusing LeBron James of “lying” on Thursday, ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith falsely claimed the Los Angeles Lakers superstar did not attend the memorial service of NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant — despite numerous news outlets reporting that James appeared at the 2020 event.
Smith, who recently signed a multi-year contract extension with the sports network, has been engaged in a largely one-sided feud with James in recent years. Much of Smith’s aggressive commentary about James has focused on the multi-time NBA MVP’s son Bronny, a member of the Lakers and the subject of criticism over nepotism.
