In a new interview with Pat McAfee, LeBron James discussed how his relationship with Kobe Bryant evolved over the years

Instead of spending his time discussing the variety of other happenings across the NBA, First Take host Stephen A. Smith opened Thursday's show with a 15-minute rant against current opp LeBron James,

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.