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Stephen A. Apologizes for Kyrie Criticism | Brooklyn Nets News
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- Jul 31, 2026
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Summary
Stephen A. Smith is owning up—big time—to his past criticism of Kyrie Irving, admitting he wrongly blamed the star for the Nets’ championship drought during the COVID vaccine mandate. Now reflecting, he’s apologizing for his role in amplifying the narrative, acknowledging Kyrie’s stance was about personal rights, not anti-vax sentiment. He even tossed in a jab at Dr. Fauci’s Fifth Amendment invocation, calling it suspicious. Back then, Kyrie’s absence with the Nets—alongside KD and Harden—crippled their title hopes, leading to his trade to Dallas, where he’s now thriving in the Finals. Stephen’s rare moment of accountability? A powerful reminder that even the loudest voices can evolve—and we all should. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/b0c7ce1873d6ba46