Stephen A. Smith says Lakers can’t win big with best players being white: ‘This ain’t golf’
NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith raised eyebrows with his hot take on the “white dudes” making up the top players of the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Stephen A. Smith says Lakers can’t win big with best players being white: ‘This ain’t golf’
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7 sourcesStephen A. Smith mocks Lakers for having too many White players — and ESPN says nothing
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2 developments- Jul 2Only right-leaning coverage:Stephen A. Smith can’t believe who’s leading the Lakers: “They’re all white!”
- Jul 2Stephen A. Smith says Lakers can’t win big with best players being white: ‘This ain’t golf’
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