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According to the Los Angeles Times, James was present at Bryant’s memorial service but declined to be shown on camera or photographed.
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"I've never seen so many people be so happy to see an athlete fail more than LeBron," Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards wrote in an Instagram story in 2021.
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“I think there are times when the media is out of balance, and I encourage NBA players to hold the media accountable when they can, as long as they're OK with being held accountable by the media," Win...

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Stephen A Smith Apologizes For Claiming LeBron James Skipped Kobe Bryant Memorial
Earlier this morning, longtime NBA personality and analyst Stephen A. Smith made some wild claims against Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. The biggest is that James didn't attend the memorial service of former NBA star Kobe Bryant.
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Stephen A. Smith Issues Apology for Major Kobe Bryant-LeBron James Blunder
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Report Debunks Stephen A. Smith's Claim About LeBron James Missing Kobe Bryant's Memorial Service
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