“He has to go!” Stephen Curry reportedly demanded that Stephen A. Smith be removed after the explosive on-air clash — insiders say tensions boiled over as producers watched in stunned silence. The moment began with a heated exchange… and ended with Stephen A. Smith reportedly running off the set during a break.

Sports media was rocked this week by reports of a dramatic confrontation between NBA superstar Stephen Curry and ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith during a live broadcast. According to multiple insiders, the tense moment unfolded on set and left producers and crew members in disbelief.

The clash began as a routine interview on ESPN’s flagship morning show, where Curry was invited to discuss the Golden State Warriors’ season and his outlook for the future. However, things quickly escalated when Stephen A. Smith pressed Curry with a series of pointed questions about the Warriors’ recent struggles and his legacy as a leader.

Witnesses say Curry, known for his calm demeanor, became visibly frustrated as Smith repeatedly interrupted and challenged his responses. The exchange grew increasingly heated, with both men raising their voices. At one point, Curry reportedly shot back,

“If you’re not going to let me answer, why am I even here?”

According to sources on set, the situation reached a boiling point during a commercial break. Curry, still fuming from the exchange, allegedly turned to producers and said,

“He has to go. I’m not finishing this interview if Stephen A. stays.”

The stunned production team scrambled to diffuse the tension. Meanwhile, Stephen A. Smith, equally agitated, was seen leaving the set abruptly before the show returned from break, refusing to continue the segment.

Social media quickly erupted with speculation and behind-the-scenes accounts, as clips of the heated exchange circulated online. Fans were divided, with some supporting Curry’s stand for respect, while others defended Smith’s hard-hitting style.

Neither Curry nor Stephen A. Smith has issued an official statement about the incident, but ESPN insiders say the network is reviewing what happened and considering possible changes to prevent similar flare-ups in the future.

As the story continues to trend, sports fans everywhere are left wondering whether this on-air feud will have lasting consequences for both the Warriors’ star and one of TV’s most outspoken personalities.