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Stephen A. Smith is not happy with President Trump.
Last week, Trump announced that he would attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
At the time, Smith voiced concerns about Trump attending the game, citing the inconvenience it would cause fans.
“You don’t understand what Monday is going to be like in New York City,” Smith continued. “The subways will never be more packed. Don’t drive your cars in Midtown. It will be a parking lot. There is nothing short of madness that is coming the way of everybody come Monday. You don’t understand! I have been covering sports for over 30 years. And I’m telling you right now, come Monday, for Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden, I expect to see an environment I have never seen in my entire career covering sports.”
On Monday, police were seen putting up barricades around Madison Square Garden after canceling the outdoor watch party due to security concerns.
Security wall outside around MSG pic.twitter.com/mXk87a1P2B
— The Knicks Wall (@TheKnicksWall) June 8, 2026
During Monday’s edition of First Take, Smith once again blasted Trump for choosing to attend the game.
“This president has no business showing up in New York City. I am dead serious. It is selfish. It is narcissistic. It is ridiculous that he is coming to this game.”
Stephen A. Smith calls out Donald Trump
“This president has no business showing up in New York City. I am dead serious. It is selfish. It is narcissistic. It is ridiculous that he is coming to this game.”😳
(h/t @NBA__Courtside ) pic.twitter.com/KAtjkbqb0A
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 8, 2026
Smith says he would blame Trump if the Knicks lose game 3.
🚨CRAZY🚨
Stephen A. Smith says he will blame President Trump if the Knicks lose tonight.
“If it causes the Knicks to lose tonight, I'm blaming him. I'm blaming the president of the US. Damnit, I hope the GOP loses votes because of it if we lose tonight” pic.twitter.com/u52eCqGEtx
— MLFootball (@MLFootball) June 8, 2026