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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 06: Stephen A. Smith at SiriusXM on Radio Row at Super Bowl LX on February 06, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM)
Stephen A. Smith has become one of the most notable voices in all of media.
The ESPN star currently has over six million followers on X (which is more than most NBA players).
Boston Celtics Star Unfollows ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith
GettyDALLAS, TEXAS – JUNE 12: ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith reports before Game Three of the 2024 NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on June 12, 2024 in Dallas, Texas (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
On Thursday, @theNBAalert reported that Boston Celtics star Derrick White has unfollowed Smith (via X).
NBA Alerts wrote: “👀 Derrick White (Dwhite921) is no longer following @stephenasmith”
NBA Fans React To White Unfollowing Smith
GettyBOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 29: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics speaks during an interview during Boston Celtics media day at the Auerbach Center on September 29, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)
Here’s what people were saying about the report:
@KnicksMuse: “Always liked D-White”
@jaropiece: “DWhite continues to be elite”
@MossHead2133: “D White stands with Josh hart my demon”
@somaliwifsol: “D white heard what SA said this morning 👀”
GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JANUARY 09: Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics watches warm-up before the game against the Toronto Raptors at the TD Garden on January 09, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)