Stephen A. Smith criticizes Knicks guard Jalen Brunson following New York’s loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night at Madison Square Garden. Multiple outlets report that Smith’s comments question Brunson’s performance and suggest Brunson is not meeting expectations in the critical series moment. In the reporting, Smith’s critique includes the view that Brunson should be focused on playing in a way that reflects a “win MVP” approach, implying he should raise his level when the stakes are highest. Both sources frame the remarks as pointed and attention-grabbing, with Smith “turning on” Brunson after the defeat. The coverage emphasizes the immediate reaction to the outcome and the scrutiny directed at Brunson as New York prepares for the next game in the Finals. The reports do not provide additional specifics beyond describing Smith’s criticism and the context of the Knicks’ Game 3 loss.