Lip readers uncovered the hilarious message that ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith appeared to have for Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones after a costly turnover in Monday night’s home game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Facing a must-win situation against the Kyler Murray-less Cardinals, Jerry Jones’ Cowboys put up a horrific first-half performance. They trailed 17-7 at halftime, with their only score coming on a blocked punt.

During the first half, ESPN’s ‘Monday Night Football’ cameras showed Stephen A. Smith sitting with Jones in the box suite:

After Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson lost a fumble that Arizona recovered, ESPN’s broadcast also cut to Stephen A. Smith delivering a short-and-sweet message to the frustrated Jones:


Social media lip readers think that Smith told Jones something along the lines of, “Aight, I’m out,” after the turnover:

“Stephen A Smith “aight im out” to Jerry Jones after that cowboys turnover lol,” a user said.

“Ight I’m gonna head out” – Stephen A. Smith😅,” said another.

“He’s like aight I’m out,” a fan wrote.


We’re going to guess that multiple Cowboys fans had their “I’m heading out” moment by turning off the television. That was as bad a first-half performance as it gets for Dallas at home, after all.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.


From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.