Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins join Shae Cornette on First Take to discuss Victor Wembanyama and LeBron James.

Stephen A. Smith praised Lakers star LeBron James on the ESPN show First Take, for his play during this NBA season.

Inner circles described Jeanie Buss’s private frustration over LeBron James‘ influence in the LA Lakers. Klutch Sports, which also managed Anthony Davis, in particular, became a target for the governor. She disapproved of Bron being called a ...

Stephen A. Smith couldn’t help but praise LeBron James amid the Lakers’ win streak. During Thursday’s installment of “First Take,” the ESPN personality — whose feud with James has played out in the public eye — changed his tune on the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and explained that “he has to be applauded” for how he’s playing.

Brian Windhorst says LeBron James believes in the Los Angeles Lakers following their win over the Miami Heat during an ongoing surge.