LeBron James appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Wednesday and shared his candid thoughts about NBA reporter Brian Windhorst during the discussion.

“I see Brian Windhorst on one of these shows not too long ago. The guy who says he’s like my (expletive) best friend,” James said. “These guys … it’s weird.”

In another exchange, the Lakers star referenced previous comments about his early deal with Nike. Windhorst had previously mentioned that LeBron chose the number 23 because he wanted to be the face of the NBA, inspired by Michael Jordan and his partnership with Nike.

However, during the “The Pat McAfee Show,” LeBron clarified that he signed with Nike primarily for the signing bonus, which would allow him to help move his mom out of a difficult living situation. He also expressed a desire to wear Nike gear off the court.

Brian Windhorst, a seasoned NBA reporter, has been covering the league for several years. He and James are both from Akron. Windhorst started his career reporting on the Cleveland Cavaliers from 2003 to 2008 and later joined ESPN in 2010. His association with LeBron James dates back to James’ high school days at St. Vincent-St. Mary, and he has been following his career closely ever since.