Stephen A. Smith publicly called out Shannon Sharpe ahead of the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game. The incident occurred during a casual practice session for the game, causing concern among onlookers. Normally, Stephen A. Smith is the one breaking injury news, but this time the tables were turned.
On February 16, 2024, Smith found himself headed to the hospital for X-rays. The incident involved a playful interaction with Micah Parsons of the Dallas Cowboys, which sparked curiosity and alarm in the sports world. ESPN’s Molly Qerim initially reported the incident, suggesting that Parsons’ move caused Smith to collapse. However, Smith later clarified that he slipped on sweat while having fun with Parsons.
Qerim shared that the incident was a light-hearted challenge between Smith and Parsons. Smith explained, “There was some sweat on the floor… I literally bust my ass!” Smith confirmed that he didn’t suffer any fractures but would need to wear a boot. The NBA sent a doctor to assess him before taking him to the hospital.
The All-Star weekend will kick off with the 2024 NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night. Stephen A. Smith has already begun criticizing his rivals to build anticipation for the event. He believes that his opponents are too distracted by other matters and won’t be prepared for the game. Smith confidently predicted victory for his team in the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game and took a playful jab at the opposing coach.
Despite his ankle issue, which is reportedly minor, Smith is determined to be ready for the competition.
According to the Source firstsportz.com