Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving slams Stephen A. Smith

Kyrie Irving, known for his unfiltered opinions despite past controversies and his current leadership role with the Dallas Mavericks, continues to express himself openly. Recently, he has frequently engaged in live streams, covering topics ranging from mental health to his positive dynamic with teammate Luka Dončić, as well as his ongoing recovery from injury.

During one such stream, Irving humorously critiqued ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith’s new $100 million, five-year contract, stating, "I’m going to discuss Stephen A’s contract and I’mma say: ‘I don’t think you’re worth it.’" He speculated on how Smith might react if roles were reversed, acknowledging Smith’s prominence in sports media since 2003 and his signature controversial, high-energy style.

Irving, currently rehabilitating an ACL injury sustained in March with an expected return around late January or early February, was recently seen supporting Mavericks players at the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas.