The internet has been buzzing with reactions after LeBron James confronted Stephen A. Smith about his son, Bronny James, during a high-stakes moment at a Lakers game.

The confrontation took place on Thursday night during a fourth quarter timeout in the Lakers’ intense matchup against the New York Knicks. Fans quickly noticed the heated exchange between LeBron and Smith, and within minutes, social media was flooded with reactions. Some posts were humorous, while others offered deep analyses of the situation, adding fuel to the already fiery discussion.

One Twitter user summed up the situation by saying, “Stephen A. Smith brought Bronny into his criticisms of LeBron and didn’t think he would be called out for it.”

Others took a harsher stance, with one fan tweeting, “LeBron James pressing Stephen A. Smith for doing his job and giving his honest opinion on your sorry ahhh son.”However, not everyone was against LeBron’s actions. Another user defended him, writing, “Stephen A. is trying to come off as a victim when LeBron did exactly what he was supposed to do as a father….” The incident sparked an intense debate, with many arguing over whether Smith was merely doing his job as a journalist or if he had overstepped boundaries by discussing Bronny’s career so openly.

Stephen A. Smith had previously commented on the pressure Bronny faced as LeBron’s son and a young NBA player, particularly after LeBron’s public statements about wanting to play alongside him. Some fans believe Smith was justified in his criticism, while others feel he unfairly targeted the young athlete.

Regardless of the differing opinions, one thing is clear: LeBron James made sure his message was heard loud and clear. The moment continues to trend online with fans analysts and former players weighing in on one of the NBA’s most talked-about confrontations in recent memory.