Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews are easily the two most famous figures figures at ESPN. Smith has put in the work to become the face of the Worldwide Leader while Malika has gained a ton of attention based on several controversies that has had her go viral online.

The two of them butted heads live on TV about the Ime Udoka scandal, but Smith did not let that situation get in the way of him defending her actions when she caught criticism speaking about a player’s past.

The 28-year-old is known for asking tough questions and bringing up sketchy parts of a player’s past. She took major heat earlier this year for her pre-draft comments on Brandon Miller out of Alabama.

In a recent episode of ‘Podcast P with Paul George”, Smith defended Andrews after she faced severe backlash for her line of reporting:

“She getting crucified leading into the Draft because she’s asking Brandon Miller a question or bringing up somebody’s past. She had an obligation to ask those questions.”

“She did her job. If she doesn’t do her job, she’s off the air. They like what we need you for?” (1:02:27)

Although people dislike Andrews for asking tough questions, she is clearly doing her job and her employer seems to love it. Despite the constant backlash that she receives, Andrews never feels the need to explain herself online and simply goes on about her day. That is the best way to handle it.

After a standout freshman season, Alabama basketball freshman Brandon Miller was selected second overall in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Charlotte Hornets. Miller became the highest-drafted Crimson Tide player since the 1995 draft.

In Charlotte, Miller joins point guard LaMelo Ball to create a fascinating young duo for the franchise to build around. He averaged 18.8 points per game, leading the SEC, and added 8.2 rebounds while shooting 38 percent from beyond the arc.

As far as the controversy surrounding him, Miller reportedly brought a teammate the handgun that was used to kill a woman. Miller brought Darius Miles’ gun to him on the night of the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Jamea Jonae Harris, after Miles texted him and asked him to do so.

Investigators wrote in a court document that Miles admitted to providing the gun used in the fatal shooting, but Davis fired the weapon.

Miller has not been charged with a crime.

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.