Stephen A. Smith Schools Hannity Over Trump’s Knicks Curse: ‘You Don’t Know Sports!’
The Daily Beast • • sports
Key Points:
- Stephen A. Smith blamed President Donald Trump for the New York Knicks losing Game 3 of the NBA finals, arguing that Trump's attendance disrupted the team's momentum and "mojo."
- Trump was booed by fans at Madison Square Garden during the game, and Smith maintained that the president's presence negatively impacted the Knicks' performance.
- On Fox News' Hannity, Smith defended his stance against Sean Hannity's criticism, emphasizing his connection to New York Knicks fans and the team's 53-year history of struggles.
- Trump responded by insulting Smith's intelligence and questioning his suitability for political office, leading to a public back-and-forth between the two.
- Smith acknowledged Trump's right to respond but stood firm that the president's attendance was a distraction that nearly cost the Knicks their winning streak and potentially the championship.