Former NBA players have reacted to comments by ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith, who suggested that teams should consider spying on Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The remarks, made during a recent broadcast, drew responses from several ex-players who criticized the idea as inappropriate and against the spirit of competition.
A file photo from April 18, 2026, shows James warming up before Game 1 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
