Stephen A. Smith Says Karmelo Anthony Killed Austin Metcalf

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Smith also pushed back on claims from Anthony’s defense team that he was “acting in self-defense” when he stabbed Metcalf.

The confrontation that turned deadly began that April day when Anthony entered another school’s tent during the track meet. Austin Metcalf and his twin brother, Hunter, then approached Anthony, who was seated beneath their team’s tent, and told him to leave because it was not designated for his team.

The ESPN commentator also said, “How does that justify Karmelo Anthony pulling out a knife?”

Smith also mentioned in his podcast that he was “not happy” with the makeup of the jury for the Anthony case.

“I’m not happy with the sentencing because I’m not happy with the jury — 18 jurors, about six minorities, none of whom happen to be Black? I don’t believe that’s being judged by a ‘jury of your peers’,” he said.

The jury for the trial was comprised of 12 jurors with six alternates, totaling 18.

However, throughout the podcast, Smith still maintained his stance on the case that has brought about controversial divide and racial undertones.

“You know what really hits home for me?” he paused.

ESPN commentator and executive producer Stephen A. Smith is on set in New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX on Feb. 7, 2025. (Aaron M. Sprecher/Getty Images)

He went on to say, “I think it would hit home for any parent who sends their child to high school — is fully aware that they’re competing in track, and they get a call or a knock at the door, and they’re told that their child is never, ever coming home again.”

News Agency has reached out to Smith for comment.