'A Guy Can Multitask?': Stephen A. Smith’s Viral ‘Solitaire’ Video During NBA Finals Gets Mocked By Rival Media Fit’s Reporter Nick Wright

Wright then broke the act and mentioned he was referencing Smith, doubling down by using Smith’s own words for explanation.

“Solitaire, no good … A guy can’t multitask?!,” Wright joked.

When criticized by fans, Stephen A. Smith explained on social media that he was simply multitasking, and sees no issue with it, as he explained, it was during a downtime of the game.

Stephen A. Smith Claps Back at His “Solitaire” Critics: “Kiss My Ass”

ESPN Analyst Stephen A. Smith is done with people blasting him for getting caught playing solitaire during one NBA Finals game between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder.

When asked about his insight on the matter, Smith directly addressed people who had problems with him playing a mobile game while watching the NBA Finals.

“I was doing what the hell I always do, and for those out there that don’t like it, kiss my a--,” said Smith. “When I’m watching the game, I’m watching the game. If there’s a break in the action, it could be a dead ball, it could be a timeout or something like that, I can play the damn thing for two seconds. Somebody is standing over me, upper deck, watching me, zooming in on my phone, and saying ‘oh, he’s playing solitaire.’ I watch over 100 games a year.”

Smith initially explained the incident with him playing the game during a timeout. However, fans were quick to debunk the claim, pointing out that he,in fact, was playing the game while the ball was being played on the court.

Fans and analysts have since blasted him for paying little attention to the game, with some even citing his contract value with the network ESPN.

Outside of sports, Stephen A. Smith has recently caught news waves as he cleared his intention to run for the presidency in 2028. He cited that while he is not a politician, he was left with no choice but to heed the call of the people around him urging him.