Ex-NBA stars have responded after ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith advised that teams should spy on Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Smith made the comments during a recent broadcast, prompting reactions from former players. The discussion coincides with James' participation in the 2026 NBA playoffs; the Lakers played the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round on April 18, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The article was published on October 29, 2026.
Ex-NBA Stars Respond After Stephen A. Smith Advises Spying on LeBron James
