'Not a negative word': Stephen A. Smith promises not to criticize NBA team this season

'Not a negative word': Stephen A. Smith promises not to criticize NBA team this season

Kirby Lee-Imagn ImagesStephen A. Smith may be a diehard New York Knicks fan, but he’s not afraid to criticize the franchise. Even if it leads to him getting into a feud with one of the Knicks’ most popular players, which happened during last season. However, don’t expect a repeat of that in 2026-27, Smith says. The longtime ESPN personality said on First Take Tuesday he intends on being nice to the Knicks all year after they won their first NBA …

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‘Not a negative word’: Stephen A. Smith promises not to criticize NBA team this season

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images on September 29, 2026 Stephen A. Smith may be a diehard New York Knicks fan, but he’s not afraid to criticize the franchise. Even if it leads to him getting into a feud with one of the Knicks’ most popular players, which happened during last season. However, don’t expect a repeat of that in 2026-27, Smith says. The longtime ESPN personality said on First Take Tuesday he intends on being nice to the Knicks all year after th…