Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart address Stephen A. Smith's past Knicks doubts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 7:45 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
During a live podcast at Madison Square Garden on June 20, 2026, Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart confronted Stephen A. Smith, who received a hostile greeting from Knicks fans. The occasion, which included the duo celebrating the Knicks' recent championship win, became a platform for them to highlight Smith's previous skepticism about their NBA potential. Amid boos, Smith admitted he was wrong about Brunson and Hart, offering a public apology and expressing his happiness for their success. The event followed the Knicks' title parade, with both players bringing the Larry O’Brien Trophy onstage, fueling the crowd's excitement.
- •Event held at Madison Square Garden with a sold-out audience.
- •Stephen A. Smith booed by Knicks fans during his surprise appearance.
- •Brunson and Hart confronted Smith about his past doubts onstage.
- •Smith acknowledged he was wrong regarding Brunner's potential and apologized.
- •Event followed the Knicks' first championship win since 1973.
- 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Make Stephen A. Smith Admit He Was Wrong After Knicks Fans Boo Him
- 12:57 PMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith apologizes to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart for previous Knicks comments: 'I was beyond wrong'
"Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart turned a live podcast taping into a public apology session for Stephen A. Smith after the ESPN personality was loudly ... Read More
"The life-long Knicks fan had criticized players and organization for years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 7:45 PMJalen Brunson and Josh Hart Make Stephen A. Smith Admit He Was Wrong After Knicks Fans Boo Him
Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart turned a live podcast taping into a public apology session for Stephen A. Smith after the ESPN personality was loudly ... Read More
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 12:57 PMStephen A. Smith apologizes to Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart for previous Knicks comments: 'I was beyond wrong'
The life-long Knicks fan had criticized players and organization for years.
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