Kevin Durant calls out Stephen A. Smith for playing Solitaire

Sports media sensation Stephen A. Smith was in attendance at Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder. While the game was going on, Smith was caught playing Solitaire on his phone, causing a reaction from Kevin Durant.

Related: NBA fans react to referee Scott Foster’s no-call

Kevin Durant’s IG Story. ???????? pic.twitter.com/ltVMFIrtDG

TOP NEWS

Wembanyama leads the way as Spurs blowout Thunder and tie WCF

NBA 1 hour ago

Fans react to All-NBA team selections and voting results

Fan Reactions 4 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic headline 2025-26 All-NBA teams

NBA 4 hours ago

— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 14, 2025

Durant’s simple, “C’mon Steve,” message was simple and direct. The two-time NBA champion is right. Why are you at an NBA Finals game, playing a card game?

Ultimately, Smith paid attention to the game and will be ready to give his take on it. Sometimes, we all need a little break from work.

Even if it’s playing Solitaire during the NBA Finals.

About the Author Published Jun 14, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1