Stephen A. Smith just can’t catch a break this week. First, he gets caught playing Solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals—yes, during the actual game between the Thunder and Pacers. Then, Kevin Durant calls him out. And now? Even rival networks are piling on. Over at FS1’s First Things First, Nick Wright couldn’t resist throwing shade, slipping in a savage jab while discussing a baseball trade of all things. His co-hosts, Chris Broussard and Kevin Wildes, were stunned. SAS might be the face of NBA punditry, but this Finals week? He’s become the punchline.
As Kevin revealed how this show was upset about the Devers trade, Nick Wright’s gaze was fixed on his phone. Wright then exclaimed, “Gosh darn it!” before turning his phone to his colleagues. “Solitaire, no good,” he said as Chris Broussard remarked, “Oh wow! Oh wow! Shots fired!” in disbelief. Nick then jokingly questioned, “A guy can’t multitask?”
Nick Wright has Solitaire jokes to start Monday’s edition of ‘First Things First’ on FS1.
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Nick Wright’s cheeky roast of Stephen A. Smith couldn’t have come at a more chaotic time for the ESPN veteran. Just earlier, SAS was already under fire — not from fans or players, but from his own colleague. Jay Williams didn’t hold back on First Take, blasting Smith for calling Giannis Antetokounmpo an “underachiever” if he doesn’t surpass the one-title club. The heated on-air exchange between the two hosts went viral, adding fuel to the fire. Now, with Nick Wright throwing jabs from across the aisle, it feels like everyone’s taking their turn at SAS — and he’s stuck in the hot seat from all directions.
Stay tuned, as this is a developing story.
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