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Stephen A. Smith Defends Spurs Players Against National Anthem Criticism

“This is patently false,” Stephen A. said after a social media user accused Spurs players of disrespecting the national anthem by not placing their hands over their hearts. “Holding your hand over your heart is not a requirement,” he added, arguing the team “were not being disrespectful in anyway” and calling the criticism “utterly ridiculous.”

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Kendrick Perkins Notices KAT's Voice Has Changed in the Playoffs

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Stephen A. Smith Warns Kevin Garnett to Fix His Language

"Kevin Garnett has to watch his mouth. We need to listen to this man talk basketball," Smith said on First Take. "Kevin Garnett is special. I wish he was here with us right now... but the language, that's the problem. That's the only problem." Garnett called Wemby too emotional for crying after Game 7.

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