ESPN announced on Friday that it has agreed to a five-year extension with Smith after nearly a year of negotiations. ESPN did not announce financial terms but a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press that it is at least $100 million.
With Los Angeles trailing 58-54 at halftime, the leading topic in the studio was James' 14-point first half performance. After Bob Myers heaped praise on the ageless Lakers forward, saying "it doesn't make any sense" how James is still playing so well. Smith refused to continue the conversation.