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[Saba Sports News] Stephen A. Smith didn’t seem the least bit fazed after being caught on his phone during Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
The ESPN personality was courtside at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Friday’s matchup between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Despite his prime seat and the high-stakes action, Smith was photographed playing Solitaire on his phone, sparking online backlash.
Smith confirmed the viral image was real, brushing off criticism by claiming he was “multi-tasking” during a timeout.
“Yep! That’s me. Who would’ve thought… I can multi-task. Especially during TIMEOUTS! Hope y’all are enjoying the NBA Finals. This is going 7 games now, peeps!”
Known for his outspoken NBA takes on First Take, Smith’s moment of disinterest didn’t go unnoticed. Longtime critic Kevin Durant even shared the image on social media, adding fuel to their ongoing feud.
Pacers fans, already poking fun at Smith for doubting Indiana’s chances in the series, may have new material heading into Game 6.