Stephen A Smith shocked by daughter Samantha's NBA Finals prediction ahead of Game 6
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith brought his daughter Samantha to the NBA Finals, game 6, between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder, and she took her pick for the game.
When asked who she thought would win the NBA Finals Game 6, Samantha wasted no time in picking the Thunder, leaving her dad, Stephen A Smith, shocked.
"My pick, I'm going OKC. I think they are going to end it tonight," Samantha said.
The video showed Smith's shocked reaction as Samantha pointed out MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's performance. His colleagues added fuel to the fire by saying that they prefer Smith's daughter, as it makes for a good show. It was total banter.
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