Will Cain challenges Stephen A. Smith over Lakers comments on race
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 9:14 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
On July 7, Will Cain and Stephen A. Smith engaged in a heated debate over Smith’s remarks about the Los Angeles Lakers. Smith criticized the team's choice of three White players as their top assets, questioning their potential to win an NBA championship. Cain countered that Smith's statement could be seen as racially biased, pointing to historical examples in sports where similar arguments were used. Both pundits maintained their positions, with Cain emphasizing the need for consistency in discussions about race in sports.
- •Will Cain confronted Stephen A. Smith on July 7 over his Lakers comments.
- •Smith called the Lakers' top players 'buffoons' based on their race.
- •Cain argued that similar statements about Black quarterbacks would be criticized as racist.
- •Smith acknowledged Cain's points but refused to retract his statement.
- •The debate reflects broader racial dynamics in sports commentary.
- 9:14 PMYahoo Sports — ‘You’re Wrong!’: Will Cain Confronts Stephen A. Smith Over ‘Racist’ Remarks About Lakers
"Fox News anchor Will Cain confronted Stephen A. Smith over his recent rant the Los Angeles Lakers were buffoons for making three White guys their top players
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