Stephen A. Smith clapped back at Kevin Durant after the Phoenix Suns star called him a "clown" recently. On The Stephen A. Smith Show on Monday, the

The response follows a clip that Smith posted October 24 to his social media in which he dismissed the Suns as legitimate contenders, in large part over Durant’s leadership, saying "when you are that great ... you should be able to be a better leader than he has shown."

Their back and forth entered a new chapter Monday after the media personality called out Durant's ability to lead a team and be a dependable Superstar opposite Devin Booker.