The Stephen A. Smith - LeBron James feud took main stage on ESPN the last two days as James appeared on the Pat McAfee Show to take uncensored shots at Smith while the ESPN personality responded on podcasts and then with a long monologue on First Take.

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins claims his supply of special sneakers from Jordan Brand stopped after he publicly supported LeBron James as the GOAT over Michael Jordan. Perkins' endorsement of James and its repercussions highlight the sensitive nature of the GOAT debate in the basketball community.

According to television personality Kendrick Perkins, the Jordan Brand team is "petty." Perkins appeared on ESPN‘s "First Take" alongside host Stephen A. Smith. While there he shared a story about his relationship with Michael Jordan and Jordan Brand.