LeBron James sends 5-word message to Zion Williamson as Stephen A. Smith questions New Orleans Pelicans star

The beef between LeBron James and popular ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith hasn’t come to a halt. Almost a year after their much-hyped courtside confrontation in Los Angeles, Smith clearly mentioned he has no intention of reconciliation with the Lakers’ cornerstone.

Recently, LeBron James reacted with a 5-word message for the New Orleans Pelican star, Zion Williamson. Reportedly, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith took a dig at Williamson’s physique and weight, which led to a direct reaction from LeBron James. The Los Angeles Lakers’ icon’s message was a reflection of his approach towards the criticism and noise around him, as he did not hold back his words while advising the Pelicans’ star.

LeBron James weighs in as Zion Williamson’s tension with Stephen A. Smith grabs the New Orleans Pelicans’ attention

The much-talked-about beef between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith still remains unresolved. The Los Angeles Lakers’ legend recently diverted heads with his cool and composed attitude on the court, and also came forward in support of Zion Williamson. Reportedly, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith took a shot at the New Orleans Pelicans’ star while commenting about his weight, which prompted LeBron James to come forward with a straight 5-word message in support of Williamson.

The Lakers’ icon's message for Zion Williamson was shared by Bricks Center on X, which mentioned,

“LeBron talked to Zion about Stephen A. Smith’s comments: ‘Don’t mind all the bullsh*t.”Reportedly, Stephen A. Smith took a jibe at Zion Williamson’s weight. The ESPN personality criticised the Pelicans’ star and even labeled him a food addict. He even raised a question on his professionalism, citing that he had hidden food under his bed. Stephen A. Smith said, "You got people that are alcoholics, you got people that are drug addicts, and stuff like that.

What was Zion’s problem? Food! Food addict! Somebody told me how he got busted hiding food under his bed.”However, Smith’s shot on Williamson with respect to his fitness and weight was not received well by the New Orleans Pelicans. The popular NBA franchise fired back on their official channel on X, giving a befitting response to Stephen A. Smith’s criticism.