LeBron James is the Zeus of the Pantheon of the NBA legends. The way he’s been playing for the last few games, it’s like watching the 39-year-old in his prime. Now, the question is: has Bron’s prime era ever ended? The proud husband of Savannah James is ruling the court for the Lakers along with younger stars like Anthony Davis and Dalton Knecht. However, things might never be enough for critics like Stephen A. Smith.

The First Take star, Stephen A. Smith, has long shared a bitter relationship with the King. While he has occasionally praised his gameplay, these moments are rare and fleeting. However, during his latest discussion with Shannon Sharpe, the ESPN veteran made a blunder when he mistakenly associated a certain term with Savannah James.

Shannon, a die-hard fan of LeBron defended and complimented the 20x NBA All-Star with all his might. “Stephen A, this man is the GOAT. The man has been the best player, I mean there’s been very few players coming with the expectations that this man has had placed upon him,” Sharpe’s sentiments overflowed. “He has the greatest score in NBA history and at the ripe age of 39 and 314, 15, 16, 17 days back-to-back triple-doubles!” 

He added: “I can say about that woman Miss Trip Dub- she’s been following this man since he entered the league at 18 and here she is right now.” This is where the blunder happened. Savannah James couldn’t possibly be Miss Trip Dub, right? But, Smith thought otherwise and went all-out to defend Vannah.

The NBA analyst then retorted at Shannon Sharpe to defend Savannah James. He expressed: “Don’t ever bring up Savannah James. She is as impeccable as they come. As far as I’m concerned she’s the first lady of basketball.” Shannon Sharpe quickly clarified that he called LeBron James “Miss Trip Dub” for his consistent triple-doubles in recent games. Moments later, the studio erupted with laughter as Stephen A. Smith passionately defended Savannah James.

Maybe it was an attempt at mending his broken relationship with LeBron, who knows?

Savannah James’ husband has been criticized by Stephen A. Smith for ducking criticism

“I don’t have the greatest relationship with LeBron James. I don’t give a d**n about not having the greatest relationship with LeBron James,” Stephen A. Smith confessed earlier this year. Smith known for his fiery takes, recently opened up about his rocky relationship with Savannah James’ husband. On The OGs Show, Smith praised him as a great father, family man, and basketball ambassador but didn’t hold back on his frustrations.

“I don’t enjoy pointing out he was scared to shoot in the fourth quarter of the Finals against Dallas,” Smith said. He also called out how Bron often diverts attention from basketball critiques by shifting focus to his off-court impact, something Smith finds irritating. He also slammed the 39YO for claiming the 2011 Miami Heat roster lacked talent, saying, “That’s bulls**t. You didn’t lose because of the roster—you lost because of you.”

Stephen A. Smith also reminded fans how James fell short in the 2011 Finals, failing to deliver in crucial moments. He argued the Heat had the pieces to win, but it was Savannah’s man who didn’t rise to the occasion. While LeBron James ranks high in NBA history, Smith believes this flaw keeps him second to Michael Jordan.

But, in the end, LeBron remains an enigma—dominant on the court but often the target of sharp criticism. While Stephen A. Smith’s harsh critiques of Bron are softened by rare praise, his recent mix-up, calling Savannah “Miss Trip Dub”—added humor to their tension. Smith’s defense of the First Lady shows his respect for her, even if his relationship with her husband is rocky. As LeBron continues to dominate, the debate over his legacy rages on.