Stephen A. Smith defends his Donald Trump-Barack Obama NBA Finals take with a vicious clapback

Stephen A. Smith has pushed back after his Donald Trump and Barack Obama NBA Finals argument was challenged online.

Donald Trump joins exclusive list with two other presidents after announcing attendance at NBA Finals

The New York Knicks host the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, June 8, 2026, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in New York. That timing matters because this is not just another courtside appearance. It puts Trump beside Barack Obama and George W. Bush in a tiny presidential Finals group, with one major difference.