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.

Despite a relatively modest night for the Golden State Warriors superstar, his team trounced the Sacramento Kings. They won a commanding 130-104 ball game on Thursday night at the Chase Center. Curry only totaled 11 points and five assists in the Warriors' victory. However, the story was about how the four-time NBA champion got to those 11 points.

LeBron James congratulated his Team USA teammate, Stephen Curry, for becoming the first to make 4,000 regular-season threes in the NBA.

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith says LeBron James confronting him last week was 'weak' and was possibly caused by James' son and Lakers teammate Bronny having a 'sad look on his face.'

T he exchange between ESPN's Stephen A. Smith and NBA superstar LeBron James was ignited over comments regarding LeBron’s son, Bronny James. The controversy initially began when

LeBron James called attention to himself when he angrily confronted Stephen A. Smith during a game last week, and one former NBA star does not agree with the way the situation was handled.

Stephen A. Smith thought LeBron James confronting him face-to-face was a weak move, but he has always welcomed players doing it in the past.