Wizards news: Stephen A. Smith responds to John Wall's callout

Earlier this past week, Washington Wizards point guard John Wall came out and said that if ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith has a problem with him, he should stop tweeting about it and come say it to his face.

Per Chase Hughes of NBC Sports Washington:

“You know who the guy is… It's like this, if you have a personal problem with me, come talk to me like a man… when you want to take things to a personal level, you can have a conversation with me 1-on-1 as a man.”

Wall is clearly upset by Smith's recent remarks and critiques of his overall basketball game, leadership and inability to stay healthy over a longer period of time.

Smith had originally gone a whole Twitter rant, discussing — or rather, venting about — his dislike for Wall. Known for his abrasive and combative discourses about players of any sport, Smith's assertions were as rude as they were lengthy.

Here is the first thread Smith had posted a few days prior:

Oh Hell No! I do not want to hear this about John Wall. Look, I’m not about to question the legitimacy of his left heel injury. Hell, I won’t even question that it might be best he have season-ending surgery. But where was this when he dropped 40 on the Lakers? Why now….

— Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) December 30, 2018

Smith then came out saying that he has been waiting for Wall to come out to speak to him after a game. It seems as if Smith is ready and prepared to confront Wall if need be.

Though it's all probably just a dog and pony show, there's a sense of hilarity seeing Smith get worked up over just a simple quote from an NBA player. Who knows where the “beef,” for lack of a better word, will head next.