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LeBron James confronting Stephen A. Smith in public was surprising, but nothing surprised Charles Barkley more than seeing Larry David get a front row seat to the incident. By now you’re probably aware that James confronted Smith in-person during a Los Angeles Lakers game against the New York Knicks from Crypto.

NBA players appear to have mixed reactions to LeBron James’ recent courtside exchange with ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith. Smith, one of the most recognizable voices in NBA media, has covered the league for years and frequently critiques James on a variety of topics.