“Who the Hell Does He Think He Is?”: Stephen A. Smith Blasts James Dolan for Deflating Knicks’ First Title Celebration in 53 Years

Stephen A. Smith was just five years old the last time the New York Knicks won an NBA championship. That’s why the ESPN broadcaster made a promise not to say a negative word about his favorite team. But that promise didn’t last long, especially after James Dolan’s directive to put contract extension talks on hold. Over the past week, Smith has taken aim at Dolan’s handling of the situation, arguing that the people who helped bring a championship back to New York deserve better. His latest comments show that even a long-awaited title won’t stop him from speaking his mind.