The quarrel between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith managed to dominate the projectors of the world of sport this week despite all the real games played in several major sports while March ends. Charles Barkley saw everything going on and does not believe that the two parties manifest themselves well in the situation – and said that James appeared as a “tyrant”.
Speaking on the Dan Patrick Show After James appeared on ESPN to call Smith, Brian Windhorst, and the media in general, Barkley gave his reaction to the whole debacle.
“LeBron, it is too big to be this type of intimidator,” said Barkley. “To intimidate Stephen A., to intimidate Brian Windhorst. Brian Windhorst is a sweet person, guy. He just tries to do his thing. And I always liked Lebron, but he is a tyrant, that turned off.”
“But I will say this: Stephen A., the way he reacted, was so lame and weak. Stephen A. is a good guy, guy, but for him to react … Lebron, I want him to have started intimidation. Pat McAfee Show), just the intimidation of people. Because, you know, LeBron is a control monster. He knows everything he does. He knows All He does. He knew when he approached Stephen A. What he was doing. But the way Stephen A. reacted, going to Gilbert’s podcast (Arenas), speaking hard, come on, guy. You are better than that. “”
“I always liked Lebron, but he is a tyrant, it turned off. But I will say that, Stephen A., the way he reacted, was so lame and weak.”
– Charles Barkley on the LeBron James / Stephen A. Smith saga in progress. pic.twitter.com/ss9welivcs
– Dan Patrick Show (@DPShow) March 28, 2025
Strong words from a former NBA player who became a member of the media.
