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The phrase “ankle-breaking crossover” is commonly used metaphorically in basketball, but Stephen A. Smith may have experienced the literal version after winding up in the hospital thanks to Micah Parsons.
The NBA All-Star Game is scheduled to take place in Indianapolis on Sunday, concluding a weekend of festivities that will kick off with the All-Star Celebrity Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night.
This year, Shannon Sharpe and Stephen A. Smith will serve as the coaches for the opposing teams, which feature a number of notable individuals who will have the opportunity to showcase their skills on the basketball court. Among them are NFL players CJ Stroud and Micah Parsons.
While Parsons is primarily recognized for his abilities as a linebacker, he also demonstrated his basketball prowess during his high school years. As a 6’3″, 235-pound center, he received acclaim for his performance and still exhibits impressive ball-handling skills, as evidenced by a video he shared in preparation for the All-Star Celebrity game.
In an amusing twist, Molly Qerim shared an update on First Take, revealing that the 56-year-old Smith decided to test his skills against Parsons during a practice session. However, it seems that Smith was no match for Parsons, as Qerim reported that he was taken to the hospital for X-rays on his ankle after being hit with a crossover move.
According to an injury update from Adam Schefter, Smith was released from the hospital with an ankle brace, which he will wear while coaching the game on Friday night. While we can expect to hear Smith’s perspective on the incident soon, it will undoubtedly be a moment that he won’t live down easily.
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