Dwyane Wade has shown his full support for LeBron James amid the ongoing feud between the NBA star and ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith. The controversy started on March 6, 2025, when LeBron confronted Smith at Crypto.com Arena after the ESPN commentator made comments criticizing LeBron's relationship with his son, Bronny James. The altercation, which was captured on camera, showed LeBron approaching Smith and expressing his frustration over the criticism of his family.
In an exclusive interview with TMZ Sports, Dwyane Wade, a longtime friend and former teammate of LeBron, defended LeBron’s actions. Wade stated that he had no problem with how LeBron handled the situation and added that, if he were in LeBron's shoes, he would have done the same thing. Wade also mentioned that after the incident, he spoke with Smith and told him, "I would have walked up on him the same way."
Despite the public confrontation, Smith acknowledged LeBron’s frustration and understood why LeBron reacted the way he did. However, Smith did express that he would have preferred LeBron to address the issue privately rather than in such a public manner.
Wade further praised LeBron, even suggesting that the NBA superstar should have a statue erected in his honor, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the game. LeBron’s legacy continues to grow, cementing his place as one of the greatest players in NBA history.
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