Controversial comments made by Stephen A. Smith about Kawhi Leonard have led to severe backlash from NBA fans, who have called for the pundit to retire.
Leonard missed the final three games for Los Angeles Clippers in their Play-Off series loss to the Phoenix Suns, with his absence a major blow to their chances. Leonard was the most in-form player in the NBA heading into the postseason, but once again suffered an injury.
In an extraordinary rant on ESPN, Smith said that the Clippers should force Leonard to retire, something that stunned co-host JJ Redick. And fans are heavily on Redick's side, after he backed Leonard heavily live on air.
