In a recent conversation, Marcelus Wiley and Nick Wright criticized Stephen A. Smith for the real reason he has issues with LeBron James. Both said that Stephen A. has not been honest about the real reason he dislikes LeBron and emphasized that the issue is not as complicated as Stephen A. is trying to explain. They suggested that the tension between Stephen A. and LeBron may stem from personal motives, similar to Stephen A.’s previous relationship with Max Kellerman at ESPN.

According to Nick Wright and Marcelus Wiley, Stephen A. Smith has been trying to hide the real reason for this hostility. They said that when Stephen A. denies that he has personal issues with LeBron, it is his way of avoiding facing reality. Both said that Stephen A.’s hostility towards LeBron may stem from LeBron not treating him the way Michael Jordan did. The difference in Stephen A.’s relationship with LeBron and Jordan is something that both Nick Wright and Marcelus Wiley highlight. They suggest that Stephen A. may have felt hurt that LeBron did not respect or interact with him in the same way that Jordan did.

The main reason Nick Wright and Marcelus Wiley give is that Stephen A. may have felt unappreciated in LeBron’s eyes, while Michael Jordan maintained a close relationship with Stephen A., even having direct conversations via text messages. This created a sense of dissatisfaction in Stephen A. about LeBron’s lack of interaction. They suggest that when LeBron did not respect Stephen A., this may have caused anger and even an attempt by Stephen A. to prove himself by criticizing LeBron on his shows.

One notable point that Nick Wright and Marcelus Wiley point out is that Stephen A. had a strained relationship with Max Kellerman, his former colleague at ESPN. Stephen A. was unhappy with his work with Kellerman because he thought the show had become “boring” and lacking in creativity. When Skip Bayless left ESPN, Stephen A. did not want to lose his number one position and made the decision not to work with Kellerman again. This relationship is said to be an example of how Stephen A. can have personal grudges against people who do not share his views or do not add value to his career.

Additionally, LeBron has teammates like Richard Jefferson, Shannon Frye, and other former players in the media, leading some to believe that LeBron has placed these people in positions in the media industry. LeBron’s teammates not only have roles in television shows, but also have a great influence in building LeBron’s image and personal brand. This is not a bad thing, but some believe that it is a strategy for LeBron to control the narrative around him and build a strong influence in the media.

The fact that LeBron has created his own media empire, from launching “The Shop” to developing “Uninterrupted,” allows LeBron the freedom to control his own narrative without having to rely on mainstream media. This has helped LeBron protect his image from negative information and continue to build his personal empire. LeBron’s lack of involvement in television shows like McAfee or the Draymond Green Show is also a strategy to maintain control and only participate in events that he feels are beneficial to his image.

Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith takes a different perspective. He believes that LeBron is dragging those around him into the media game and may have used his influence to influence decisions in the media industry. This is not uncommon in the world of sports and media, but LeBron’s ability to manipulate his teammates to enhance his image and career has made some people, including Stephen A., feel uncomfortable. This is part of the reason why Stephen A. is unhappy with LeBron, because he feels that LeBron is too influential and is dominating some people in the media.

However, one point that Nick Wright and Marcelus Wiley also pointed out is that while there may be personal reasons and tensions between Stephen A. and LeBron, Stephen A.’s public criticism of LeBron may be a way to address internal issues that he has not yet faced. Both of these people feel that Stephen A.’s failure to acknowledge the real reason for the hostility only makes him look insincere. Instead of acknowledging that the conflict with LeBron may have stemmed from a personal feeling of being offended, Stephen A. tried to turn it into a debate about peripheral issues, such as the “Goat” title and media issues.

Ultimately, this shows that in the world of sports and media, the relationship between stars and media people can be complicated.