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Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart confront Stephen A. Smith during podcast taping

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:38 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart confront Stephen A. Smith during podcast taping

Summary

Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart of the New York Knicks confronted ESPN's Stephen A. Smith during a podcast taping at Madison Square Garden on Juneteenth. This event followed the Knicks' championship parade celebrating their first NBA title in 53 years. The audience welcomed Brunson and Hart enthusiastically, while Smith faced boos due to past criticisms of both players and the team. In addressing the crowd, Smith apologized for his previous remarks, acknowledging he was wrong about Brunson and expressing his happiness for the Knicks' success.

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By the Numbers

•Knicks celebrated their first NBA title in 53 years.
•Smith booed at the live podcast for past comments.
•Brunson and Hart questioned Smith about his criticism.
•Smith apologized during the podcast, acknowledging his mistakes.
•The event benefited the Garden of Dreams Foundation.

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1:38 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Stars Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart Confront ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Who’s Booed Out of Theater, During Podcast Taping

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The New York Knicks festivities aren’t over just yet. Just one day after an estimated two million people flooded the streets of Lower Manhattan to catch a glimpse of the team’s ticker-tape parade celebrating the Knicks’ first NBA title in 53 years, stars (and long-time pals) Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, along with co-host Matt …
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