Things seemed to be falling apart for the Cleveland Cavaliers so the rumors began about trouble in paradise. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith said Kyrie Irving was unhappy in Cleveland and would prefer to suit up for another franchise on First Take. Following the Cavs 100-96 win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Irving responded to that report.
(Video) NBA: Stephen A. Smith Threatens Kevin Durant: “You Don’t Want to Make An Enemy Out Of Me”
The Kevin Durant and Stephen A. Smith saga has taken a dramatic turn. It all began when Smith said sources told him Durant preferred to go to the Lakers if he decided to leave the Thunder. Durant fired back, calling Smith a “liar” and saying none of his family members or friends speak to the ESPN anchor. Smith responded to Durant on Twitter saying he never claimed to speak to Durant or his family members and that he is not a liar. As you know it’s Stephen A. and a simple tweet response would not be enough, after all, his show “First Take” is built on drama. So today during the show, Smith delivered a WWE style rant to come at KD.
(Photos) NBA: Stephen A Smith Rips Kevin Durant For Calling Him A Liar, Goes Off On Him
Now, you didn’t expect Stephen A Smith to stay quiet about this did you? I know most of us hoped he wouldn’t respond but he couldn’t help himself. Stephen A heard KD called him a liar and went off on Durant for his remarks.
NBA: Kevin Durant Calls Stephen A Smith A “Liar” Over Lakers Rumors, Claims He Never Speaks To Him
Kevin Durant is already on edge when it comes to dealing with the media and he should be. He has had to listen to constant nonsense rumors over the years about himself & Russell Westbrook not getting along, the constant negativity large portions of the media like to revel in, mistreatment and more. After today you can add Stephen A Smith to the list of people KD probably wants nothing to do with ever.
(Video) Sports: LOL Stephen A. Smith Breaks Out His Awkward 2-Step on Stage With 50 Cent
Obviously 50 Cent is another “close, personal friend” of Stephen A. Smith, because he joined the G Unit rapper on stage this past fight weekend in Las Vegas.
(Video) Sports: Stephen A Smith Is Once Again In Hot Water Over Comments About Women, Already Apologizes
Stephen A Smith just doesn’t learn his lesson apparently. Last night after the NBA Finals were over, Smith was on sportscenter doing the top ten countdown when he made a comment referring to the players on the United States women’s world cup soccer team.