LeBron James – Barack Obama comparison from Patrick Beverley leaves fans in splits: “LeCaptain America”

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith were at loggerheads the past few weeks.

LeBron James – Barack Obama comparison from Patrick Beverley leaves fans in splits: “LeCaptain America”

Patrick Beverley compared LeBron James to Barack Obama

LeBron James has had a career that is noteworthy enough to be regarded as one of the greatest ever to play the game of basketball. Along with that, his fame, service towards the community and business acumen have helped him become one of the most influential athletes of this generation.

Usually, such a resume should command the respect of fans and the media. But ever since he claimed himself to be the GOAT, they have been divided. Older fans and media veterans, such as Stephen A. Smith, still claim Michael Jordan to be the best ever.

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The ESPN analyst, fueled with his dislike for James, went on a tirade against the Lakers superstar after James confronted him publicly. He even went to extent of trying to assassinate James’ character. This caught the attention of former Lakers star Patrick Beverley, who believes Smith was way out of line.

I was watching everyone talk about LeBron James. He (Stephen A. Smith) was saying s**t that was wrong. Nobody even speaks about it, they just let it happen. He is literally the Black Captain America. He’s probably the most powerful African American alive. Besides Barack Obama – one of the most powerful men alive.

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Patrick Beverley believes Stephen A. Smith was wrong to go up against LeBron James who is next up after Barack Obama in terms of power over people. The ESPN analyst may not like him, but going to the extent of using Kobe Bryant‘s memorial to project James in a negative image was Smith going too far.

Fans lose their minds over Patrick Beverley’s comparisons

Fans watching this episode of the Pat Bev Pod believe Patrick Beverley is flat out pandering to LeBron James. They believe he is looking for an NBA job after his short stint in Israel. What better than to glaze the most important name in all of basketball to get some favors.

Had he kept the discussion surrounding the discourse created by James and Smith, it would have made sense. But calling him Black Captain America and comparing him to Barack Obama are signs of glazing. Check out examples of those social media comments below.

Basketball fans have witnessed first-hand how the back-and-forth between LeBron James and Stephen A. Smith panned out. An unbiased discussion could have helped Patrick Beverley get some grace marks in media. But his extreme glazing might have taken him out of a possible job in the media as well.

LeBron James – Stephen A. Smith discourse halted after media members chimed in

Once LeBron James trolled Stephen A. Smith’s punching skills and going on a ‘Taylor Swift-like run’ trying to get back at him, it seemed to tick the ESPN analyst off the wrong way. That is when the 57-year-old brought out the Kobe Bryant memorial reference.

After that, a plethora of Hollywood celebrities, former players, other notable media members, etc. were all either unhappy with Smith’s latest efforts or trolling him and ESPN for allowing this to continue. This could have played a hand in stopping the discourse.

Stephen A. Smith posted an apology and moved on as if nothing had happened. It is not as if the Los Angeles Lakers superstar needed to respond, as everyone else was doing the talking for him. Nevertheless, the discourse has stopped. It is possible that ESPN did not want any further damage to its reputation.

On top of that, Smith’s political ambitions might have also played a part. He might have gained some brownie points with right wingers when he lambasted James on FOX News. But bringing Kobe Bryant’s death was not something anybody would appreciate.