Yahoo Sports · Mar 31, 2025
‘No business being ejected’: ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith defends Houston’s Dillon Brooks
Given Sunday's blowout victory over the Suns, the second-quarter ejection of veteran forward Dillon Brooks didn't prove costly to the Houston Rockets in Phoenix.
It did, however, draw attention throughout the league. That includes veteran NBA media personality Stephen A. Smith, who posted a social-media message in defense of Brooks during the game.
Then, on ESPN's First Take the next morning, Smith expanded upon his thoughts. As is customary, he didn't hold back.
Among Smith's comments:
He didn't do anything that warranted of an ejection from this game. We all love the league and we all support the league, but this is the kind of stuff that hurts the league right here.