Headline: Dwyane Wade Critiques LeBrons Defense of Bronny: He Put Extra Heat on Him

Dwyane Wade addressed the recent altercation involving LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith, which arose when the Los Angeles Lakers star confronted Smith regarding his comments about Bronny James.

“Bron is my friend, but he did throw some extra heat on Bronny,” Wade stated during his appearance on Carmelo Anthony’s podcast, 7PM, in Brooklyn. “When Bron posted that tweet claiming his son was better than some players in the NBA, it caught their attention. They were like, ‘Alright, let’s see what happens next.’”

Wade was referencing a tweet from James back in March 2023 that stated, “Man Bronny definitely better than some of these cats I’ve been watching on league pass today,” while Bronny was still in high school.

“Bronny deserves some critique,” Wade also pointed out. “We all benefit from a certain level of criticism. However, Stephen A’s approach felt personal. The way he delivered his message seemed to hit home. If you’re LeBron and you see that, it could come across as quite personal.”

During a recent game break between the Lakers and the New York Knicks, LeBron approached Smith and engaged in a heated exchange with the well-known sports analyst.

Smith reported that LeBron told him, “You need to stop talking smack about my son. You need to quit messing with my son. That’s my son, that’s my son.”

Wade further remarked, “As a parent, you notice how it impacts your child. Like Stephen A. said, that was a father speaking. He knows what a son is. They discuss these matters at home. From a dad’s viewpoint, I agree with you. But in terms of Stephen A. doing his job, he’s not wrong for how he approaches it.”

“Bronny requires criticism,” Wade reiterated. “Everyone needs to be open to some form of critique. Yet the way Stephen A. framed his comments felt personal. If you’re LeBron watching that, it’s understandable why it feels personal.”

Wade and James played together for the Miami Heat from 2010 to 2014 as part of the Big Three alongside Chris Bosh, leading the team to consecutive championships in 2012 and 2013.