What was Stephen A Smith’s passionate message to the Knicks before Game 7 against the Pacers?

After dominating the early games of the series, the New York Knicks now find their backs against the wall and a plethora of injuries as they prepare for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. In front of them are the Indian Pacers who have really recovered.

Stephen Smith believes in the Knicks

It’s no secret that Stephen A. Smith is a die-hard New York Knicks fan. Indeed, whatever sport is discussed by the ESPN analyst and the other members of the panel, Smith often finds a way to mention his favorite team and the love he has for them. However, after a heavy 116-103 loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 6 of the Eastern Semifinals, Smith was in no mood to offer his analysis on what ultimately was not just a loss, but one in which the Knicks lost the services of Josh Hart to what appears to be an abdominal injury.

No, instead, Smith addressed the team directly in an impassioned speech in which he implored the team to “do it.” Interestingly, Smith made a bold statement before he started, declaring that Josh Hart and Isaiah Hertenstein would recover in time to play Game 7 and that the Knicks were “actually going to the conference finals,” which is not hasn’t arrived since. 2000.

“…But damn, that’s what it’s all about,” Smith said. “You’ve been waiting decades to get back to the Eastern Conference Finals. I understand how you feel right now. You didn’t put yourself in this position, a lot of injuries, but damn, you got to this point. It’s Game 7… Here’s the bottom line. There is no tomorrow! There is no tomorrow! Do it… Do it Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Eastern! Be ready! I don’t care what you have to do! Understand it! Needless to say, the Knicks faithful made it clear they were with Smith all the way. Still, as the team probably knows – Smith as well – it’s not that simple given how the Pacers have responded. If there’s one positive, it’s that the Knicks will be playing in front of a packed Madison Square Garden, 19,500 screaming fans. It’s now or never New York.