Stephen A. Smith responds to Dr. Umar, who claimed Austin Metcalf fell on Karmelo Anthony’s knife

Stephen A. Smith criticized commentators for not focusing on Karmelo Anthony's role in the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf during a track meet in April 2025. Smith argued on his show that accountability should be more evenly distributed, emphasizing the need for better judgment in such discussions. This comes after Dr. Umar suggested that Metcalf's death was due to falling on Anthony’s knife, a claim that Smith found lacking in scrutiny. This debate highlights the complexities of justice and media responsibility in high-profile incidents.