Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=AiPBeSoAgfR Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Stephen A Smith: Fauci Proved I Was Wrong. Kyrie I Apologize! [nOTuTADMA4i] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 2026 EDT Stephen A. Smith issues a formal, personal apology to Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving—and several other athletes—for how they were criticized and vilified during the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Following Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the origins and handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Stephen A. reflects on the media's harsh scrutiny of unvaccinated athletes. In this special edition segment, he takes full accountability for his past comments, admitting that while he may have believed he was right at the time, Kyrie Irving and others deserved better from him and the public. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Breaking Vacation to Speak Up 1:10 – A Public Apology to Kyrie Irving 2:25 – Dr. Fauci’s Testimony & Revisiting the Pandemic 4:05 – Vaccine Mandates & Athletes Who Stood Their Ground 6:15 – Reframing Kyrie: From "Selfish" to "Courageous" 8:00 – Personal Accountability: Admitting Where I Was Wrong 9:30 – Final Thoughts & Doing Better Moving Forward Connect with me on social media: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: LinkedIn: lvlaXIZ2spR fuZ0yNV6bpD 8OpGP8NId4k zTN5cOu8hm8 tKf0LnlXgQ7 6hJX5Kc4XF5
Stephen A. Smith issues a formal, personal apology to Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving—and several other athletes—for how they were criticized and vilified during the COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Following Dr. Anthony Fauci's testimony on Capitol Hill regarding the origins and handling of the coronavirus pandemic, Stephen A. reflects on the media's harsh scrutiny of unvaccinated athletes. In this special edition segment, he takes full accountability for his past comments, admitting that while he may have believed he was right at the time, Kyrie Irving and others deserved better from him and the public. Chapters: 0:00 – Intro: Breaking Vacation to Speak Up 1:10 – A Public Apology to Kyrie Irving 2:25 – Dr. Fauci’s Testimony & Revisiting the Pandemic 4:05 – Vaccine Mandates & Athletes Who Stood Their Ground 6:15 – Reframing Kyrie: From "Selfish" to "Courageous" 8:00 – Personal Accountability: Admitting Where I Was Wrong 9:30 – Final Thoughts & Doing Better Moving Forward Connect with me on social media: Twitter: Instagram: TikTok: Facebook: LinkedIn: lvlaXIZ2spR fuZ0yNV6bpD 8OpGP8NId4k zTN5cOu8hm8 tKf0LnlXgQ7 6hJX5Kc4XF5