In a recent episode of First Take, Stephen A. Smith has asked Lakers star LeBron James "as a father" to put a stop to Bronny James playing in the NBA.

Because he's LeBron James's son, though, Bronny was a topic on First Take on Wednesday, providing the opportunity for Stephen A. Smith to make a fatherly request.

Stephen A. Smith reacts to Caitlin Clark's decision to shut down NBA All-Star weekend offer (Image credit: Imagn) This week, Caitlin Clark reportedly shot down an opportunity to take part in the NBA's All-Star Weekend festivities.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith went in on LA Lakers superstar forward LeBron James' son Bronny James' long-term NBA prospects, citing unjust nepotism.

ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith did not hold back on First Take when addressing Bronny James' struggles in the NBA. He made an impassioned plea to LeBron James, urging him to reconsider his son’s NBA situation and focus on his long-term development.

Stephen A. Smith feels like Bronny James isn’t quite ready for the NBA yet after seeing his performance last night.

Bronny James' struggles in the NBA are no longer just a topic for debate-they're now the center of a public plea from one of sports media's loudest voices. After another rough per

Stephen A. Smith wants LeBron James to throw the damn towel on Bronny James’ NBA prospects for the time being.

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against both LeBron and Bronny James in their nationally televised matchup against the LA Lakers. Following t

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The 2025 NBA All-Star Game reserves will be revealed during TNT’s pregame show on Thursday (6:30 ET). Following the All-Star reserves announcement, TNT will air a doubleheader featuring Hawks vs. Cavaliers (7 ET) and Rockets vs. Grizzlies (9:30 ET).