'I never thought I'd see the day', gasp First Take viewers as Stephen A. Smith makes LeBron James apology live on air | 4M53N5B | 2024-03-01 02:08:01
The ESPN analyst was left speechless by the Los Angeles Lakers' 21-point
STEPHEN A. Smith has apologized reside on air to LeBron James.
The ESPN analyst was left speechless by the Los Angeles Lakers' 21-point comeback win towards crosstown rivals the Clippers on Wednesday night time.
Smith joined Brian Windhorst and host Molly Qerim to debate James' performance after he dropped 34 factors within the win.
LeBron outscored the complete Clippers group in a exceptional fourth quarter on the Crypto.com Area.
Stephen A. had declared on air earlier this week that the Clippers would "bust [the Lakers] a**."
And he started Thursday's edition of First Take with an impassioned apology to the NBA's oldest active player.
"I don't do that typically, I actually, really don't," admitted Stephen A.
"I owe LeBron James an apology. I just do. In my defense, I assumed Paul George can be enjoying.
"LeBron James was sensational. To observe him drill in those 3s, to know he's in his 21st season, he's 39 years of age.
"You recognize I'm [Michael Jordan in the GOAT debate] all day daily. However to see this brother doing what he did last night time.
"It didn't matter who you set to guard LeBron, he was completely spectacular."
Fans have been fast to comment on a rare apology from the veteran ESPN analyst.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> "@FirstTake Wow!! An apology from the good @stephenasmith for the greatest @KingJames ! I never thought I'd see the day! @MollyQerim you look superb as all the time! @FirstTake the #1 present on TV," wrote one fan on X.
"Stephen A speaking straight details on @FirstTake," wrote another.
"Watching @FirstTake converse on Bron's recreation last nite. They acquired Stephen A. apologizing for not giving Bron his proper respect," gasped a third.
LeBron scored or assisted on 11 of the 13 baskets the Lakers made within the fourth quarter of the 116-112 win.
"It's just a feeling whenever you feel like every thing you set up goes in," James stated after the win.
"I just stored it consistent. I wasn't taking ill-advised photographs. I stayed in the middle of the offense.
"My teammates did an awesome job of continuous to seek out me, and I simply tried to dictate the tempo, dictate the sport.
"It's just a zone. Can't really describe it. Want you would stay in it endlessly."
You possibly can catch the present each weekday from 10 am ET on ESPN.
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