Stephen A. Smith believes Nikola Jokić already conceded Game 7
"I watched Jokić walk off the court last night and wave goodbye to Denver’s fans, as if he wouldn’t be back"
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Jimmy Pitaro: ESPN ‘very open’ to Stephen A. Smith joining NFL coverage
If Smith plays his cards right, he will have a prominent role on the biggest day in ESPN's history: Super Bowl Sunday, 2027.
Stephen A. Smith cites Cooper Flagg being white as reason Mavericks shouldn’t trade him
"Texas is different."
Stephen A. Smith calls out ‘flaming hypocrite’ Charles Barkley
"Wasn't it Charles Barkley, who made news for years, talking about his aspiration to run for the governor of Alabama?"
Stephen A. Smith on NBC landing Michael Jordan: ‘Lord have mercy’
"That brother ain’t used to being alright, he’s used to being great"
Stephen A. Smith on Thunder-Nuggets three-point shooting: ‘It’s all lowlights’
"It's a horrible brand of basketball that we've been witnessing."
Charles Barkley warns Stephen A. Smith of media overexposure: ‘You’re starting to be too much’
"People are going to get sick of you."
Mike Francesa dismisses Stephen A. Smith duplicating Donald Trump’s political rise
"When the other side is promoting you to be the candidate, I’d be careful about that."
Stephen A. Smith met untimely demise in incredible ‘Law & Order’ cameo
After his amazing Law & Order cameo, has Stephen A. Smith missed his true calling as an actor this whole time?
Stephen A. Smith challenges Darius Garland to play through toe injury
"Limp your ass out there no matter which way you got to do it."
Stephen A. Smith talks trading in ESPN gig for acting career
Would Smith actually leave ESPN for Hollywood?
Stephen A. Smith advocates appeasing Donald Trump
“If you want to do business with him, you're going to have to make sure that you're ready to engage in some level of capitulation, even if it's something as simple as being well-mannered.”
Charles Barkley dreading ‘unbearable’ Stephen A. Smith after Knicks win
"I’m gonna have to keep the volume down on First Take"
Stephen A. Smith ‘aghast’ at Donald Trump endorsement
"I wasn't looking for any kind of endorsement from anybody, especially him."
Bob Myers checks Stephen A. Smith after body fat question to Kendrick Perkins: ‘Don’t do that’
"That's over the line."
Stephen A. Smith desires Joe Rogan’s political influence
"Would I desire is people talking about me having that kind of impact? You are damn right I would."
Stephen A. Smith on Gregg Popovich stepping down as Spurs coach: ‘It’s not like he’s fading into the twilight.’
"It's not like he's fading into the twilight."
Stephen A. Smith ‘hopeful’ Shannon Sharpe returns to ESPN for NFL season
"I’m hopeful this will all go away. I’m hopeful that I’ll have my brother back on the airwaves talking football next season"
Stephen A. Smith asks if LeBron James is still prioritizing championships
"When we talk about resignation, is it possible that LeBron is resigned to, 'we ain't gonna do but so much here in L.A.?'"
Donald Trump on Stephen A. Smith: ‘I’d love to see him run’ for President
" I've been pretty good at picking people and picking candidates. And I will tell you..."
Stephen A. Smith’s return to ‘General Hospital’ sparks outpouring of laughter on ‘First Take’
"Acting, First Take, producing. He's gonna be our next president. A lot going on."
Ryan Clark walks off ‘First Take’ as Chris Russo and Stephen A. Smith rip Bill Belichick
"That’s where RC exit out the stage."
Stephen A. Smith: NBA should punish Tyrese Haliburton’s dad for Giannis Antetokounmpo altercation
"This should go down as one of the most embarrassing moments of his life."
Stephen A. Smith floats Barack Obama vs. Donald Trump in 2028
"While Barack Obama has no interest in returning to office, that may change"
Stephen A. Smith says it’s time for Pat Riley to step aside: ‘He’s not that guy anymore’
"Pat Riley, it's time."