ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith reacts to Los Angeles Lakers roster information for the 2026 season, saying he is “gobsmacked” that three of the team’s top players are white. Mediaite reports Smith’s reaction to the apparent racial makeup of the Lakers’ leading players, while Breitbart frames the reaction as criticism of the team’s broader roster build following the departure of LeBron James. Both outlets describe Smith as questioning why the Lakers’ makeover would involve concentrating major roles among white players. The articles focus on Smith’s on-air or posted remarks rather than any on-court performance or official league/team statements. Neither source presents detailed roster mechanics beyond the claim that three of the Lakers’ top players are white, and they do not provide additional data such as contract terms, draft strategy, or any response from Lakers officials. Overall, the coverage centers on Smith’s surprise and displeasure at the perceived racial composition of the Lakers’ key contributors heading into the 2026 season.
Stephen A. Smith comments on Lakers’ top players being white
ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith reacts to Los Angeles Lakers roster information for the 2026 season, saying he is “gobsmacked” that three of the team’s top players are white. Mediaite reports Smith’...
- Stephen A. Smith says he is surprised that three of the Lakers’ top players in 2026 are white.
- Mediaite and Breitbart both describe Smith’s reaction as “gobsmacked” or similarly stunned.
- Both reports link the discussion to the Lakers’ post–LeBron James roster changes.
- The coverage focuses on Smith’s commentary rather than an official response or detailed team strategy.
It's no secret that the Lakers were going to get a makeover after the departure of LeBron James, but ESPN's Stephen A. Smith seems less than pleased with the makeover's racial makeup. The post WATCH: ‘3 WHITE DUDES?!’ Stephen A. Smith Stunned by Lakers’ Building Roster Around White Players appeared first on Breitbart.
5 hours agoStephen A. Smith was stunned by the fact that three of the Los Angles Lakers' top players in the 2026 season were all going to be white. The post ‘3 WHITE DUDES?!’ Stephen A. Smith Gobsmacked by LA Lakers’ Top Players All Being White first appeared on Mediaite.
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