Dennis Smith Jr. reacts to Woj accidentally tweeting that the Nets traded him: “I got Woj tweets as alerts on my phone… I see my name pop up and I’m like, ‘Hell nah!’... My phones blowing up. I ain’t even get no pregame nap that day. I was sick.” 😂😂😂😂
Dennis Smith Jr's comments after Woj's wrongfully published that he was being traded: "I couldn't even take a nap."
NBASunday, 11 February 2024 at 20:00
Everyone makes mistakes, especially if there's a lot of information to cover in a brief period of time, for example in the trade deadline day. This was the case for ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, known for his reliability in covering trades in the U.S. professional basketball league, when he incorrectly reported a move involving Brooklyn Nets player Dennis Smith Jr.
The incident occurred during the NBA's midseason trade period last Thursday. Wojnarowski briefly reported in a tweet that Dennis Smith Jr. was headed to the Toronto Raptors along with Spencer Dinwiddie in a deal for Dennis Schroeder and Thad Young. However, he quickly corrected his error by confirming that Smith was not involved in the trade and that the deal only concerned Dinwiddie, whom the Raptors soon released from his contract.
Dennis Smith Jr.'s reaction to learning of this incorrect information was immediate. Expressing his disbelief, he mentioned, "I get Woj's tweets as alerts on my phone... I see my name pop up and think, 'Hell no!'.... My phone keeps ringing. I couldn't even take a nap before the game that day. I was sick."
The impact of this error on Smith Jr. was evident, as the constant stream of notifications disrupted his pre-game routine, potentially affecting his focus and mental preparation. The situation highlights the importance of accuracy in sports journalism, especially at critical times such as the mid-season turnaround period in the NBA, where misinformation can have significant consequences for both players and teams.
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