Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 12
Stephen A. Smith Repeats Trump Blame for Knicks' 53-Year Title Drought as Feud Turns Personal
Updated
Updated · Fox News · Jun 12

Stephen A. Smith Repeats Trump Blame for Knicks' 53-Year Title Drought as Feud Turns Personal

3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 12

Summary

  • On Fox News, Stephen A. Smith said he still blames Donald Trump for the Knicks’ Game 3 NBA Finals loss and would not retract the claim.
  • Trump had called Smith a “low IQ individual” and “dumb as a rock” after Smith first tied the defeat to the president’s June 8 appearance at Madison Square Garden.
  • Smith said he took no offense at the attack, arguing Trump had every right to “clap back” because Smith had criticized him publicly.
  • The commentator said the presidential visit disrupted fan momentum by shutting nearby streets and forcing outdoor watch parties to be cleared, undermining an atmosphere he said mattered to a team chasing its first title in 53 years.

Insights

Presidential jinx or tactical genius: What truly decided the Knicks' shocking Game 3 loss?
Beyond the blame game, how much can off-court chaos really derail a championship team?
Did security for one VIP ruin the championship atmosphere for thousands of loyal fans?