SHANNON Sharpe went on a bizarre attack against Stephen A. Smith during an argument on First Take.

The First Take crew was discussing the Los Angeles Clippers’ tough schedule when Sharpe suddenly pivoted the conversation toward LeBron James.

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Shannon Sharpe accused Stephen A. Smith of being LeBron James’ attorneyCredit: ESPN

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Sharpe said the First Take cast wouldn’t defend James the way they defended the ClippersCredit: Getty
The Clippers were put in a tough situation this week, playing two games within 22 hours.

They are in the process of building their own arena, and because they are currently sharing with another team their schedule comes secondary.

The Clippers have been forced into some tough spots because of this, and none worse than this weekend when they had to play on super short notice.

Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue spoke out after his team’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, calling the schedule “extreme.”

“Very extreme,” Lue said.

“That’s why we’re just so excited to get to the Intuit Dome next year, get our own place.”

Kendrick Perkins and Stephen A. Smith agreed with Lue that the Clippers were being forced into a tough schedule, but Sharpe didn’t share the same feeling.

He felt that the Clippers should suck it up and take on the task at hand, no matter how rough it was.

Strangely, Sharpe pivoted the conversation towards LeBron James, saying Stephen A. wouldn’t be as lenient about the schedule if it was James playing in the games.

“I’m not here to say I disagree with you,” Sharpe said.

“I’m just saying I know what would have been said if Stephen A. talking about he defends LeBron James.

“This is how Stephen A. defends LeBron James. He’s his defense attorney, and he hands over a secret tape to the prosecution.”

Stephen A. instantly fired back at Sharpe’s claims while trying to hold back his laughter.

“Oh stop it!” Stephen A. yelled.

“That’s a lie! You should be ashamed of yourself! That’s blasphemous right there! Oh I can’t believe you said that.”

First Take fans were left in fits of laughter after Sharpe’s off-topic analogy.

“The analogy Shannon Sharpe just gave on first take got me in tears,” one fan said.

“Shannon sharpe bringing up bron on a first take topic that has absolutely nothing to do with him,” another fan said.

“Lmao!!!! Shannon Sharpe really made an analogy about a point with Tyrone Lue with Clippers playing two gms in 22 hrs. Saying Stephen A. Smith is LeBron’s defense attorney but would give a secret recording to the prosecution,” a third fan said.

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Stephen A. held back laughter while trying to defend himself