In true Stephen A. Smith fashion, the ESPN analyst just poured gasoline on an already blazing NBA controversy — and fans are torn. During a recent segment, Stephen A. boldly claimed he had “no problem” with Dillon Brooks taking a swipe at Steph Curry’s already-injured thumb during the Warriors’ latest matchup.

📺 Watch the clip here and decide for yourself:

The moment—already making waves across social media—has drawn intense backlash from fans and players alike, with many calling the move “dirty” and “unsportsmanlike.” But Stephen A. isn’t backing down. In fact, he doubled down:

“This is basketball. It’s physical. If you’re on the floor, you’re fair game. Curry knows that. Brooks knows that.”

Critics say this normalizes harmful play, while others argue Stephen A. is simply telling it like it is. The question now: Is competitive edge crossing the line into dangerous territory?

With the NBA playoffs heating up and Curry nursing a crucial injury, this incident—and Stephen A.’s reaction—has lit up the sports world. One thing’s certain: the debate isn’t cooling down any time soon.

💬 What do you think? Was it a smart tactic or just plain dirty play?