Stephen A. Smith says he’s not backing up one bit about the comments about the Lakers being too white to win in the NBA: “What I said, and I’m going to reiterate this again, is when have we seen a team with three of its top players who happen... to be white delivering a championship? Can we talk basketball? Because that’s what I’m talking about. I’m talking basketball.” (Via Stephen A Smith)show more

Can someone explain to me how this team lost to all white teams and embarrassed USA in the 2004 Olympics?

Doubling down on racism is a helluva way to end your career……

Clearly knows ball 🤣

What do you mean 3 White Dudes can't win a title? These 3 beat arguably the best team of all time the Showtime Lakers, in their prime.

We also had no history of black people being president and yet voted a black person in twice despite that history Not a good choice here from Stephen A to stay on this hill. Error in judgement…double down is worse.

This is a dangerous narrative to push and also a slippery slope. Race shouldn’t matter. For years, there was this perception that you couldn’t win with a Black QB. It’s the same thing you can win with great players. Race shouldn’t be a factor.

historically they used to say that black players couldn’t play quarterback. were they talking about football? because it feels like nonsense. just like what steve is saying here.

The 1985-86 Boston Celtics

No expects him to back up. He’s a moron and always has been. His entire career is based off being a racist, uneducated, loud mouth moron. He’s the definition of “shock value content” and everyone knows it. Not surprised he’s standing on a dumbass statement lol

2004 Olympic Gold medalist Team did well against blacks

@stephenasmith 85-86 Celtics Bird, mchale, ainge, Walton was the top players on those teams u can argue Parrish. But that Celtics team was majority white.

I don’t really care what Stephen A said But don’t dare police white ppl for saying these types of things about protected minorities We should all be fair game

He’s a race baiting clown.

Who cares. Be mature. Don't say this in the first place. ESPN is all about the drama. They will let him say anything at this point for ratings.

It’s okay to make jokes but he took this to a real toxic disgusting and racist place. “Can we talk basketball?!” You are not talking basketball, you are talking skin color.

Every laker fan I know is saying the same thing. Them boys won’t get it done. They might sell some tickets but they won’t win anything.

He done fuck up and he is too proud to say so. It was racist, but because we love the guy, he is getting a pass. Imagine if any of us had said this any other race. We get to safely shit on white folk cuz they are too cool to flip out.

As a white man, I’m not offended at all. I’m honestly just happy to see the Lakers Handcuffed for the foreseeable future. Hahahaha Life is actually pretty good..👍🏻

He is funny, he is right, comments are somewhat racist. However, there is no hatred in his comments; its all good. Sincerely, a white guy.

Hey stephen…40 years ago…40-1 at home…beat that ass all year long.

Harsh reality but he’s speaking facts.. And history proves he’s right.

The moment you add a color to your comment, that makes it racist

He's a racist piece of shit. Remember when Montrezl Harrell called Luka a bitch ass white boy? Then SAS said this......

Now imagine some dude back when black people were the minority in the NBA was talking about a black big 3 not winning a championship and dismissing them for the color of their skin. Low IQ take

Laila Edwards won a gold medal for Team USA as the first BLACK hockey player in team USA. Feeling proud? Imagine a Hockey broadcaster saying they won't win because they have a BLACK PLAYER?

No, that has nothing to do with anything Steven a. The truth is you made a racist statement. Can you imagine if a white guy would’ve said that about a bunch of black guys? Oh my God what is he will be terminated from his job but yet you’re a non-athletic ass Witch I saw you try to box. It was pathetic. You look like a 90-year-old lady and what did you average in college 1.5 points of basketball and you lecture people on athletes and how great they are you’re saying that they can’t win what about 81 8486 Celtics remember they had Danny Larry Byrd kevin McHale oh I believe Bill Walton too. You don’t know what you’re talking about. You’re talking out of your racist ass NIG

Is anyone really surprised? Stephen has been a racist piece of shit his entire life. He’s a good grifter now turning the tables here and he’ll claim that everyone is racist for calling his own racism out within the next week. This dick nosed fool is burned out, he’s old stupid, loud, and obnoxious. Get rid of this clown. Boomers need to go. Bring in the younger millennial talent.

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I’ll take Jokic, Luka, cooper, kon, Pritchard over any black team. Sorry niggas we caught up

Regards to you motherfucker

Don't be apologizing for Shit!!! As a Lakers fan even I know that there's gonna be a lack of rim rocking in the next few years!!!

If Nick Wright said the US Ryder cup has no chance of winning cause they have to many BLACKS on their team. Your hysteria would be crazy...YOU WOULD BE COMING FOR HIS JOB...... You fucking hypocrite

I don’t have an issue with it at all but when this type of “conversation” gets reversed into other sports and other areas of life then people are deemed racist nazis.

@grok What is the definition of racism?

Can we talk basketball? You didn’t talk basketball you talked skin color. Yes, historically 3 white guys hasn’t gotten it done. Yes, there’s plenty of funny names and jokes to make. But when you talk basketball this is a great core. You’ve always hated Luka and never acknowledged his greatness but we all know he’s all time great. He’s got a number 2 in AR that is one of the best SG’s in the game and Walker Kessler is considered a top 5 center by many. So when we talk basketball and not skin color this is a great core. They just need to fill in the pieces around them like every elite core needs.