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Jalen Brunson responds to Stephen A. Smith’s apology on air

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 5:37 PM

Last updated Jun 15, 2026

Jalen Brunson responds to Stephen A. Smith’s apology on air
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Stephen A. Smith publicly apologized to Jalen Brunson on June 15, expressing gratitude for Brunson's contributions to New York basketball. Smith acknowledged his previous doubts about Brunson's impact but now recognizes the player's positive influence in the city. Brunson, in response, indicated that he is looking forward to proving Smith's changed opinion true. The exchange took place during a live segment.

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  • •Stephen A. Smith apologized to Jalen Brunson on June 15.
  • •Smith acknowledged his previous doubts regarding Brunson.
  • •Brunson responded by stating, 'We'll see about that.'
  • •The conversation occurred during a live television segment.
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