Donald Trump-Stephen A. Smith beef, explained: U.S. President, ESPN personality argue about who has lower IQ

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The Knicks and Spurs ' meeting in the NBA Finals has brought about plenty of luminaries. On Tuesday, another two stepped into the spotlight: Donald Trump and Stephen A. Smith.

As two of New York 's highest-profile supporters, perhaps it's unsurprising to see the two linked. They have been on a collision course for some time, with the latter suggesting that he could make a run for the former's seat in a future election.

Trump and Smith have waged a war of words in recent days, one that burst into the public sphere following New York's 115-111 loss to San Antonio in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

With that, here's a look at the Trump and Smith's feud, one of the hottest conflicts in recent sports history.

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Trump and Smith locked horns following the Knicks' Game 3 loss. The latter was the first to strike, taking aim at Trump ahead of the game. While appearing on "First Take" on Monday morning, Smith vowed to blame Trump for New York's defeat if it were to fall at the hands of San Antonio on Monday night.

"This president has no business showing up in New York City," Smith said. "I am dead serious. It is selfish. It is narcissistic. It is ridiculous that he is coming to this game.