LeBron James protects Zion Williamson from his ‘enemy’ Stephen A. Smith
Stephen A. Smith isn't winning friends in the NBA, yet he triggered a rare moment of camaraderie, as during the Los Angeles Lakersand New Orleans Pelicans matchup, LeBron James offered Zion Williamson guidance, combining mentorship with on-court support.Williamson has been Smith's latest target, which could have shaken the Pelicans forward, but James, as a veteran leader, ensured that negative commentary wouldn't affect Zion's confidence or distract him from performing at a high level.Smith escalated a feud by claiming on First Take that Williamson had a "food addiction" and had been "busted hiding food under his bed," comments that drew criticism, viral reactions, and sparked widespread online support for the Pelicans forward.After the Lakers' 110-101 victory, cameras captured James embracing Williamson and offering advice, which Internet lip-readers interpreted as, "Don't mind the bullsh*t."It's a phrase that resonated and reassured the young […]