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Why Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart has ‘no regrets’ on wild LeBron James altercation

Isaiah Stewart has built a reputation as one of the NBA’s most fiery players, and the Memphis Grizzlies big man is not about to apologize for it. Looking back on his infamous altercation with LeBron James and other run-ins, Stewart…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:03 AM
Why Grizzlies’ Isaiah Stewart has ‘no regrets’ on wild LeBron James altercation
Key Things to Know
  • Isaiah Stewart confirmed he has no regrets regarding his past altercation with LeBron James.
  • Stewart stated in an Andscape interview that he extracts lessons from past run-ins and plays his own way.
  • The 2021 clash saw Stewart bloodied by James' elbow, resulting in suspensions for both players.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Memphis Grizzlies big man Isaiah Stewart stated in an interview with Andscape that he has no regrets regarding his infamous 2021 altercation with LeBron James or other past on-court incidents. Stewart emphasized that he learns lessons from everything, plays the game his own way, and does not care how others perceive him.

The November 2021 incident occurred when James struck Stewart in the face during a game, resulting in suspensions for both players. Stewart also addressed opponents attempting to bait him into ejections, noting his recent move to Memphis after being traded by the Detroit Pistons in 2026.

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