Howard and Reed dated on and off for years in the early 2000s, and were previously entangled in messy headlines and legal battles.

In the time since his NFL playing career came to an end, Cam Newton has been building his media presence, which he has since parlayed into a reoccurring role on ESPN’s First Take. But this week, the 2015 NFL MVP has found himself the subject of backlash following a controversial interview with Dwight Howard’s ex-girlfriend.

J.R. Smith is not a fan of Cam Newton’s recent sit down with Royce Reed, who claimed her ex-partner Dwight Howard shared intimate moments with other men. Taking to social media, Smith expressed his disdain for the platforming of the conversation.

Dwight Howard's ex-girlfriend Royce Reed was the latest guest on Funky Friday with Cam Newton and J.R. Smith was unhappy about some of the questions host Cam Newton asked her in the episode. Newton asked about Howard's sexual preferences on multiple occasions and Smith called him out over it.