Stephen A. Smith defends NBA Finals argument against Donald Trump criticism

Stephen A. Smith addressed challenges to his comments regarding Donald Trump attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. He emphasized the unique circumstances of a sitting president's presence at such a significant sporting event, highlighting the security concerns it raised, unlike a former president attending a regular-season game. After a fan compared Trump's visit to an image of Barack Obama at a game, Smith clarified that context and timing were crucial to his argument. His points were made in response to a highly scrutinized moment of increased attention and security during the Finals, as the Knicks aimed for a championship.

• 12:56 AMYahoo Sports — Stephen A. Smith defends his Donald Trump-Barack Obama NBA Finals take with a vicious clapback