Sports lovers have “done” with Stephen A. Smith d’Espn

Sports lovers have “done” with Stephen A. Smith d’Espn Originally appeared on The vein.

The personality of ESPN Stephen A. Smith was once considered a favorite of fans in the world of the NBA. However, fans have tired of their antics.

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During the NBA 2024-25 season, Smith received a lot of backlash for his quarrel with LeBron James. He went from a unique altercation to him taking shots on the character of the quadruple NBA champion. He even suggested that James missed the commemorative service of the legendary Kobe Bryant.

Barely a few days ago, Smith targeted the star of Indiana Pacers Tyrese Haliburton. His comments were in response to Haliburton who called media criticism.

“In case he talked about me, my brother, I am not leaving,” said Smith. “I’m going to be here for a while. So next year, and the following year … I’m going to be here, and the much more accomplished and much higher players have made their efforts to try to call me. How did it work?”

Apparently, Smith’s latest rival is none other than the goalkeeper of Memphis Grizzlies Ja Morant.

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In the episode of Tuesday of “First Take”, Smith suggested that the NBA players do not feel safe in Memphis.

“The people of Memphis are a big sporting city, big fans, great people, but there is an element where cats like Jimmy Butler and others do not have the impression that it is the safest environment”, ” Smith said. “I speak to the local authorities of Memphis. You have to clean some of these things because it is dissuasive for the NBA players. They talked about it. I know, they told me. That’s all I say.”

MORANT has not lost time backing on Smith.

“Talk more about the Grizz than the finals with these sources (Cap Emoji) Ahh,” MORANT wrote on X. “Instead of focusing on the performance we have seen by JDUB / Shai, TJ / Siakam, how this series takes place. We say Summ Negative on a city / team at the national level.”

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Unsurprisingly, Smith applauded at Morant Tuesday evening.

“So that’s what we are doing now @jamorant? I remember talking about the final. But the @Memgrizz made the headlines because Bane is exchanged. And, your possible extension to come. Do you prefer that I am going into the details of WTH continued in Memphis? Why did the players declared that I am not interested? Or more details?

After reading this answer, the NBA fans came to the conclusion that Smith just likes to be at the center of the drama.

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“This man lives for any type of drama / beef that he can find,” said a NBA fan.

“You’re just out of their pocket,” said a second fan. “You make him personal.”

“This guy thinks he is part of the crowd or something,” wrote a social media user. “People threatened because they say something about it. He is a loser and a man’s failure. No matter how much money you earned, you are a loser and a failure.”

“You are the worst brother and I loved you so much that you were my hero as a commentator, but the way you attack young black players bothers me so much, I want you to stop,” tweeted another fan.

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“He didn’t even say your name man lol,” asked a fan. “What’s going on with you?”

There is no chance that Smith will be disciplined by ESPN for his publications on social networks. We are talking about a personality who recently signed an extension of a $ 100 million contract over five years.

If anything, Smith will feel empowered to keep construction heads with the NBA players.

Related: Stephen A. Smith accuses the big American city of being dangerous

Sports lovers have “done” with Stephen A. Smith d’Espn appeared for the first time on spinning on June 18, 2025

This story was initially reported by The vein On June 18, 2025, where he appeared for the first time.