Stephen A. Smith retaliates against Trump after Knicks playoff loss
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:08 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Stephen A. Smith responded to President Donald Trump's remarks about him during a segment of First Take on June 9, 2026. Trump implied Smith had a low IQ after the Knicks' loss in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, a game attended by the president. Smith criticized Trump for causing significant disruption in New York due to security measures and claimed Trump appeared to be asleep during the game. This incident follows the Knicks snapping their 13-game playoff win streak.
- •Smith criticized Trump's attendance at Game 3 for causing traffic disruptions.
- •Trump referenced Smith's presidential aspirations and questioned his intelligence.
- •Smith remarked on Trump's alleged dozing off during the game.
- •The Knicks lost, ending their 13-game playoff win streak.
- •Smith's segment aired on June 9, 2026, after the game.
- 5:08 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The Brother Wasn’t Awake!’ Stephen A. Smith Goes OFF on Trump for Attacking Him After Knicks Loss
"Stephen A. Smith went on a lengthy rant Tuesday responding to President Donald Trump implying he had a low IQ over his recent criticism.
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