NBA broadcaster Kenny Smith faced backlash for his comments on Sabrina Ionescu's performance in a 3-point contest against Steph Curry. Smith's remarks were criticized for undermining Ionescu's outstanding performance, with some calling his comments demeaning. Despite the controversy, Smith defended his comments, stating he was advocating for Ionescu and downplaying the backlash as 'much ado about nothing.'
Kenny Smith says he was "advocating" for Sabrina Ionescu with his criticized "doll" comments on All-Star weekend, adding: "Most people just don’t check the tape, they want to just check the bait. My history and track record speaks for itself." https://t.co/zXZcE6yJzl
Despite the backlash over his All-Star weekend comments about New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu, NBA analyst Kenny Smith said he was actually “advocating” for the WNBA player and that the controversy was “much ado about nothing.” https://t.co/oNI1xpzX6U
Kenny Smith issued a feckless non-apology for Sabrina Ionescu comments at All-Star weekend https://t.co/nsSKaW4o1i https://t.co/tnXbYPnfB8
Kenny Smith Says He Was "Advocating for" Sabrina Ionescu After Backlash Over Steph Curry Shootout Comments https://t.co/NzVx7GWkt0
Kenny Smith Says Controversy Over His Comments on Sabrina Ionescu ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ https://t.co/AhR1bd8HZ8
Kenny Smith defends controversial Sabrina Ionescu comments https://t.co/AfthBnRtgE https://t.co/NN9M8kh4bE
TNT’s Kenny Smith slammed for Sabrina Ionescu comments in 3-point contest vs. Steph Curry ‘Why are you putting those boundaries on her?’ https://t.co/UQ8TWC3WVK
NBA broadcaster Kenny Smith faces backlash over Sabrina Ionescu remarks after 3-point contest https://t.co/SwNL8tdZ0I
From @TheAthletic: A broadcaster undermined a great moment for a WNBA superstar. Kenny Smith’s demeaning comments spoiled Sabrina Ionescu's outstanding performance against Stephen Curry in their 3-point contest, our columnist writes. https://t.co/XowIa3TWuT
What TNT's Kenny Smith said in the aftermath of the Sabrina Ionescu-Steph Curry 3-point contest demeaned Ionescu’s outstanding performance, writes @AndrewMarchand. This was a wonderful moment for basketball. Smith just missed it — unlike Ionescu. https://t.co/R9JWnNWwEk https://t.co/JqjRt3aEBi
Fans roasted Kenny Smith after he said Sabrina Ionescu should have had shorter 3-point line vs. Steph Curry https://t.co/WnNvPcGYOd https://t.co/ALVmLlr8U1
Sabrina Ionescu on her 3-point competition with Steph Curry: “He wants to beat me. He was out there booing me yesterday when I was going through my practice and trying to get in my head”