James joined ESPN's The Pat McAfee Show on Wednesday for a segment in which he discussed a broad range of topics. This included new head coach JJ Redick, rumors regarding his tenure with the Miami Heat and owner Pat Riley and even interactions with NBA insiders.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith escalated their war of words that began earlier this month when James confronted Smith during a Lakers game over Smith’s coverage of his son.