Renowned sports analyst Stephen A. Smith captured the spotlight with his flamboyant arrival at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks, held at the American Airlines Center.
Emulating the grandeur of WWE entrances, which Celtics star Kristaps Porzingis had likened to players’ tunnel walks, Smith’s dramatic entrance quickly became a focal point of the evening.
Dressed in a striking light pink suit complete with a matching coat, pants, and tie, Smith turned heads as he strutted through the tunnel, accompanied by the flashing cameras of following photographers.
His entrance exuded the charisma and presence typically associated with NBA superstars, marking a memorable moment before the game had even commenced.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to humorously comment on Smith’s theatrical arrival, joking, “Somebody tell this n***a he not playing ??,” which lightened the mood and sparked laughter among fans and followers.
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The reaction to Smith’s grand entrance was mixed among fans and netizens.
While some were amused and entertained, likening his swagger to that of an MVP making their way to the court, others were more critical.
Some fans playfully mocked the analyst, with comments comparing him to a “clown” and teasingly calling him a pink “fruitcake,” poking fun at his colorful attire.
Despite the varied opinions, Stephen A. Smith’s entrance undeniably added an extra layer of entertainment to the night, making it one of the most talked-about moments of the game, alongside Dallas’ compelling comeback victory.
Whether viewed as over-the-top or perfectly theatrical, Smith’s presence at the NBA Finals proved once again that he knows how to seize the spotlight and create a moment worth discussing.
