LeBron James responded to Stephen A. Smith's comments about a potential physical altercation by poking fun at the situation on social media. James posted a video playfully mocking Smith's remarks by showing him shadowboxing. He also shared a meme with Key Glock and Young Dolph laughing, sarcastically captioning it with "WHOMP WHOMP WHOMPPPPPPPP" and multiple laughing emojis. Smith had suggested that he would have retaliated if James had physically confronted him, drawing comparisons to the recent Oscars incident involving Will Smith and Chris Rock. However, Smith later clarified that he was not scared but acknowledged he would likely be overpowered by James due to the NBA star's size and strength. LeBron James, in an interview on "The Pat McAfee Show," criticized Smith for seeking attention and misunderstanding their courtside interaction. James emphasized the need for fair criticism but criticized Smith's personal attacks, suggesting he had crossed a line. James humorously predicted Smith's reaction, suggesting he would enjoy the attention by grabbing ice cream and relaxing in his underwear on his couch. Finally, James advised Smith to "chill out" and relax, implying that Smith was overreacting to the situation.