Stephen A Smith (Photo via ‘First Take’)

ESPN’s Stephen A Smith is taking some serious heat on social media following one of the most curious takes he’s delivered in recent times.

The ‘First Take’ host was one of the people whom fans were most looking forward to hearing from following reports of NBA personalities Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier getting arrested.

Once they heard what he had to say, most of them were upset.

The clip below shows Smith suggesting that Donald Tru::mp is on the warpath and is coming for everyone, even the WNBA, after the justice system tried to put him away.

Smith pointed to the fact that FBI Director Kash Patel held a press conference addressing the arrests, claiming it was unprecedented, as he warned that Tru::mp is out for revenge and people should watch out.

Check him out here:

Fans Slam Stephen A Smith For His “Crazy Take” On The Notable Arrests

Stephen A. Smith (Image Credits: X/@big_business_)
Fans absolutely went in on the analyst, with many pointing out that the arrests stemmed from an operation that began before Donald Tru::mp’s second term in office.

“Crazy take, but how about you get mad at the people who scammed the fans and cheated…..not at someone (who doesn’t even have anything to do with the situation), for punishing them!😭” someone commented.

“Yeah because guys in the NBA were illegally gambling and playing poker games with the mafia means that the bad white man is gonna come for the WNBA players who aren’t doing anything you’re so f***ing stupid,” another wrote.

“Why is everything made political? This investigation started before Tru::mp got into office. So the FBI cracks down on illegal mafia and illegal gambling racket in the NBA but Tru::mp is still a bad guy,” said a third.

Patel did confirm that the investigation was launched four years ago, when Joe Biden would have been in office.

The director also revealed that over 30 people were arrested as part of the sting, noting that four of the New York crime families were implicated.

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.