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Stephen A Smith shows his privilege by mocking Lakers' roster for having too many 'White dudes'
It's no secret that the Lakers were going to get a makeover after the departure of Le Bron James, but ESPN's Stephen A. Smith seems less than pleased with the makeover's racial makeup.
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As of July 2, 2026 at 1:15 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedStephen A. Smith says the Lakers can't succeed with three White top players in Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler. He did not respond.
The headline splitFox News frames it as "Stephen A Smith shows his privilege by mocking Lakers' roster for having too many 'White...". Breitbart frames it as "‘3 WHITE DUDES?!’ Stephen A. Smith Stunned by Lakers’ Building Roster Around White Players".
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It's no secret that the Lakers were going to get a makeover after the departure of Le Bron James, but ESPN's Stephen A. Smith seems less than pleased with the makeover's racial makeup.
