After Being “Completely Ignored” by LeBron James, Stephen A. Smith’s Sister’s Broken Heart Was Rejuvenated by 8x NBA All-Star’s Simple Gesture

Stephen A. Smith puts an energetic touch on the NBA media landscape. He doesn’t hold back his feelings and is willing to be in the bad books of many players. He openly calls out top-level athletes who he thinks are not living up to the promise. Therefore, he has also built a long list of haters. The ESPN analyst continues to dish out opinions that have earned him criticism. On his YT self-titled show, he still gets a lot of high-profile guests, but one guest is closer to the heart. 

His sister Carmen has been a part of his show. The analyst relates an incident with LeBron James when she felt hurt.

Stephen A. Smith’s sister didn’t draw interest from LeBron James

To have the attention of a busy man like LBJ isn’t easy. With a long list of on-the-court and off-the-court commitments, his schedule is jam-packed. Then he also has to ensure that he gives time to his family. So, it is not surprising that he ends up ignoring people around him. Even those who are attached to big names.

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Stephen A. Smith narrates the incident where the Los Angeles Lakers phenom ignored his sister. He sat down on Podcast P With Paul George to discuss the matter. He says that her sister adores George so much that “she loves the ground that this brother walked on”. Then he relates an incident after the Heat’s Game 7 win over the Pacers in 2013 which made her adore PG-13 this much.

Smith states what transpired with her sister when she wanted LBJ’s autograph. He relays, “My sister is standing by the television set is hold on. She wanted an autograph from LeBron. LeBron completely ignored her .”

He continues, “She’s trying to get LeBron’s attention, but he completely ignored her. She couldn’t stand him ever since”.

Clearly, the incident left a shattered heart, but then George stepped in to save her day.

Paul George repairs Carmen’s day

Eight Time All-Star Paul George had just lost a Game 7 against the Heat but he was willing to entertain Carmen’s wishes. Smith relates the incident by saying, ”The same night Paul George lost comes walking in. Carmen’s like “Can I have a picture?”. Paul George is like” Sure, no problem”. She’s never forgotten as long as she lives.”Going further into her Smith puts together a hypothetical scenario.

 He goes on, “She loves Paul George so much. if she flew in Friday from LA and I told her Paul George want her cookies. She’d come over to my crib, make the cookies. Then make me get in the car and drive her to Paul George to deliver the damn thing”.

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It’s clear that Carmen still is grateful for her experience with Paul George and can go to several lengths to be in his good graces.