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Danhausen and Stephen A. Smith Joke That Donald Trump Interrupted His Knicks Magic

Danhausen recently joined The Stephen A. Smith Show, where the conversation naturally turned to his humorous connection with the NBA champion New York Knicks.

The WWE personality had previously “cursed” Stephen A. Smith following a playful disagreement on ESPN’s First Take. Soon after, Smith’s beloved Knicks found themselves trailing the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 in their opening playoff series. Danhausen later referenced this sequence of events during an episode of SmackDown, suggesting his curse was responsible.

However, after Danhausen supposedly lifted the curse, the Knicks went on an incredible 13-game winning streak. Their run was interrupted only once during Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs, a game attended by both Danhausen and U.S. President Donald Trump.

During the interview, Smith jokingly blamed Trump for that lone defeat, a stance he had also taken immediately after the game. He opened the segment by thanking Danhausen for helping the Knicks capture their first championship in 53 years, defeating the Spurs in five games.

Reflecting on the playoff run, Danhausen said, “We cursed them, and they lost two games. We removed the curse, and they won 13 straight. The one loss wasn’t my fault or yours.”

Smith quickly interjected, repeatedly insisting that the blame belonged to Trump. Danhausen laughed off the remark, making it clear that he wasn’t the one making that claim.

Smith then challenged him, asking whether he was afraid to criticize the president despite supposedly possessing powerful mystical abilities. Danhausen denied being afraid but explained that even his powers have limits.

According to Danhausen, certain individuals can occasionally interfere with his supernatural influence. He joked that during Game 3, his powers were somehow blocked, though he was happy to overlook the setback since the Knicks ultimately won the championship.

The discussion also touched on comments from Knicks star Jalen Brunson, who recently admitted that he believes in Danhausen’s playoff powers. Danhausen responded by saying that Brunson now appears convinced and suggested that the entire team may share that belief.

When Smith asked if he would use his powers to help the Knicks defend their title next season, Danhausen avoided making any guarantees. Nevertheless, he expressed confidence in the team’s chances, saying he believes they have a realistic opportunity to win back-to-back championships.

The playful exchange continued the running joke that Danhausen’s supernatural abilities played a role in the Knicks’ historic title run, while Smith humorously maintained that Trump was responsible for the team’s only postseason loss after the curse was lifted.