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ESPN's Stephen A. Smith is caught playing solitaire during NBA finals, fans have thoughts

During Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Stephen A. Smith was photographed playing solitaire on his phone.
This occurred amid Thunder-Pacers gameplay when Smith claimed he played only during a timeout, but video evidence showed in-game action continuing.
Kevin Durant posted the photo to his Instagram story with the message 'CMON STEVE', while many fans criticized Smith for seeming disengaged.
Smith responded on X admitting he was playing the game and said, 'Who would've thought…I can multi-task' during the stoppage in play.
The incident sparked controversy about Smith's focus during a key NBA moment as Thunder led the series to an even 2-2 with a 111-104 win.

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