Cops complain about LeBron James during J.R. Smith assault arrest: ‘I’m still mad’

Cops complained to J.R. Smith about LeBron James just seconds before they arrested the former New York Knicks star earlier this year, according to new police video obtained by the California Post.

Smith was stopped by Royse City Police Department officers on a Texas roadway on Sept. 28 after they suspected he had a warrant out for his arrest.

Bodycamera video shows J.R. Smith talking with police officers in Texas. ROYSE CITY PD

The cops asked him to exit his vehicle while they investigated the situation, and as they were trying to get the matter squared away, they struck up a conversation about basketball.

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Smith told them he was a former NBA player who retired in 2020. He also explained how he broke into the league and what teams he played for.

Then one of the officers asked him if he had a championship on his résumé.

“Two,” Smith said.

Smith went on to explain he got the rings during his time on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Lakers.

J.R. Smith chats with police officers about the Lakers in September. ROYSE CITY PD

“So, you got a ring with Kyrie [Irving],” one of the cops asked.

“Kyrie and LeBron,” Smith responded.

Cops stopped J.R. Smith after they suspected he had a warrant out for his arrest. ROYSE CITY PD

The cop, who appeared to be a Dallas Mavericks fan, then made it clear he was not James’ biggest supporter, as he called the former Lakers superstar, “He who shall not be named.”

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“Not a fan?” Smith asked.

“He stole Luka [Doncic] from us,” the officer said, referencing the historic Lakers-Mavericks trade that sent Doncic to LA in February 2025. “He stole Luka from us. That was all him.”

JR Smith of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020, at The Arena in Orlando, Fla. NBAE via Getty Images

“Nobody was happy about that,” one of the other cops on the scene added.

“I’m still mad,” the other officer said. “Still mad.”

Just moments later, Smith was placed in handcuffs after it was confirmed he had an active warrant.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James controls the ball against New York Knicks guard Landry Shamet during a game…

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