Stephen A. Smith sides with Team USA for ‘savage’ response to Noah Lyles 

Stephen A. Smith defends Team USA's right to be called world champions, reigniting the debate sparked by Noah Lyles

Stephen A. Smith sides with Team USA for ‘savage’ response to Noah Lyles 

Stephen A. Smith weighed in on the controversy surrounding US runner Noah Lyles

Controversial and outspoken sports analyst Stephen A. Smith has weighed in on the Noah Lyles-NBA World champions debate. He discussed the context that surrounded the US runner Noah Lyles’ previous comments, which sparked heated debates among the masses months ago.

After Team USA’s Olympic gold medal win over France, Stephen A. Smith defended the team’s right to be called ‘world champions’. Lyles’ comments about the Denver Nuggets being hailed as world champions after winning the NBA Finals have been a major talking point in the sports world.

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When you look at the fabric of the NBA rosters, you see players from all over the world blessing rosters. That's why they can call themselves world champion, because the best that the world has to offer in the sport of basketball find themselves participating in NBA competition Noah Lyles.
Stephen A. Smith said on his podcast

However, after Team USA’s win in Paris, Noah Lyles dubbed the team world champions, sparking a fresh debate about who truly deserves the title. While some argue that Germany, the reigning FIBA World Cup champion, should still be considered world champions, SAS disagrees.

With players like Nikola Jokic, LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Victor Wembanyama competing for their respective countries, it’s hard to argue against Team USA’s claim to the title. However, others insist that Germany’s FIBA World Cup win should not be overlooked.

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Stephen A. Smith thinks Stephen Curry robbed of Olympics MVP

Team USA’s campaign at the 2024 Paris Olympics was a memorable one, with LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry teaming up for the first time in their careers. James was named MVP, but many believe Curry was robbed of the honor. In those many, Stephen A. can be included.

You saw LeBron and you saw KD and you saw everybody deferring to Steph Curry because when you get hot like that; you know who to get the damn ball to. So that’s what it is. I thought Steph Curry deserved the MVP because of that.
Stephen A. Smith said on his podcast

However, Smith also clarified that he is not diminishing James’ impact throughout the tournament, as he acknowledged that James was a model of consistency.

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Furthermore, SAS also believed that both, James and Curry, were essential to Team USA’s gold medal win and that if either superstar had failed to step up, it could have ruined their perfect run in Paris. While James was named MVP, Curry’s performances will not be forgotten thanks to his 36 points against Serbia and 24 points in the gold medal game against France.

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