Terrell Owens has sharply criticized ESPN host Stephen A. Smith following a heated debate sparked by LeBron James' recent remarks about the city of Memphis.
The controversy began when LeBron James appeared on the 'Bob Does Sports' YouTube show during a casual golf outing, joking that he doesn't enjoy playing in Memphis at this stage of his career due to issues like poor hotel options.
He suggested the Memphis Grizzlies should consider relocating to Nashville and lightheartedly referenced possibly 'pulling an Eli Manning' in the 2003 NBA Draft.
Stephen A. Smith responded on ESPN the next day, pushing back against LeBron's comments, emphasizing the serious needs of Memphis and criticizing the context of LeBron's remarks.
Terrell Owens quickly fired back on his Instagram Story with a strong personal attack, calling Smith a 'clown' and accusing him of not being genuine.
Owens has a long history of public disagreements with Smith, and he has previously accused the commentator of pushing narratives for television ratings rather than genuine concern.
Former NBA player Matt Barnes, who played for the Grizzlies, also weighed in on Instagram, questioning Smith's consistency and accusing him of disrespecting figures like Serena Williams.
