Courtside NBA Finals Fans Slam ESPN with Costumes from Classic 90s Movie originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In recent years, ESPN appears to be prioritizing "hot take" artists on its broadcasts — journalists and former players who often supply wild opinions to stoke engagement.

ESPN broadcaster Stephen A. Smith is known for his strong opinions, especially on the NBA. But he was seen playing solitaire on his phone while Game 4 of the NBA Finals was being played in Indianapoli

Stephen A. Smith's cover-up may prove more telling than his crime of playing solitaire during Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. After fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse noticed ESPN's $100 million Shouter-In-Chief thumbing away on his phone,