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Stephen A Smith Picks His Starter Pokemon Based On This Hilarious Reason

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Stephen A Smith continues to be a massive draw over at ESPN. Quite frankly, he is keeping the lights on over there. Although there have been some missteps along the way, Smith has continued to show that he is a fantastic addition to the team. Overall, First Take is a show that continues to get huge ratings. Even in an era where TV ratings are flatlining, Smith has somehow figured it out. It is truly impressive to watch, and ESPN better pay the man what he is worth next year when the contract is up for renewal.

Aside from ESPN, Smith has his own podcast where he fields questions from the audience. Overall, these segments are usually incredibly funny. He has asked about topics you wouldn’t expect him to know about. One just has to look at his ramblings on Lightneen McQueen to understand what we mean. Recently, however, Stephen A was asked about his thoughts on one other than Pokemon. Amid the Palworld controversy, many are talking about the infamous game. Well, one person wanted to know who Smith would choose as his starter Pokemon.

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Stephen A Smith Makes His Pick

In the video up above, you can watch the First Take host give his official answer. However, it is an answer that definitely comes with some humor. In the end, Smith said that he would prefer to take Charmander. This is a fire Pokemon that is a favorite for many. Smith ultimately chose the cute little Pokemon because it reminds him of his own forehead. Overall, it is a pretty hilarious answer. Although it is definitely an honest one. Another clip with the potential for Smith to go viral.

Let us know what you think of Stephen A and his choice, in the comments section below. Do you think he picked the right Pokemon? Which one would you pick? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and personalities, as well as their upcoming projects.

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Stephen A. Smith Sounds Off On Ron DeSantis: Watch

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Stephen A. Smith is someone who cares about a whole host of topics. Overall, he is mainly known for his punditry in the sports world. However, he has dabbled in a whole host of other topics. For instance, Smith has commented on the political world quite a bit in the past. As far as Smith’s politics are concerned, he is mainly a centrist. One could say that he has the mentality of the median voter. Neither left nor right, but a mixture of beliefs that can sometimes contradict one another.

Although, if there is one thing that Stephen A. is adamant about, it would be his distaste for Ron DeSantis. The Florida Governor is currently running for the Republican nomination. He is currently getting destroyed by Trump, who is beating him by large percentage points in various states. However, DeSantis continues to run his campaign, while making various gaffs and anti-social appearances in between.

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Stephen A. Calls Out The Governor

Yesterday, Smith issued a rant against DeSantis in relation to his racist beliefs. On Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery, DeSantis claimed that Confederate leaders need to be honored. For instance, he was at Fort Bragg claiming that it is an iconic name. As Stephen A. quickly pointed out, Bragg was a slave owner who did monstrous things to people. Furthermore, Smith noted how DeSantis continues to make extreme statements, and is simply embarrassing himself at every turn.

Smith has made similar comments about DeSantis in the past, and we doubt he is going to slow down. On the Republican side, Smith is actually throwing his support behind Chris Christie of New Jersey. Christie seems like an anti-Trump and anti-DeSantis figure who is at least a bit more respectable. Although, Smith’s support for him has still been seen as controversial. Let us know what you think of all this, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from around the sports and politics world.

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Stephen A. Smith Says He’s Proud Of Shannon Sharpe

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June 13 marked the last time Shannon Sharpe would host UNDISPUTED. After seven years, the NFL Hall of Famer left the talk show he co-hosted with Skip Bayless. Reportedly, the relationship between Sharpe and Bayless had drastically deteriorated, prompting Sharpe to leave Fox for greener pastures. Sharpe’s final day was marked by the bizarre retweeting of an adult content creator and a moving behind-the-scenes video of his final broadcast.

Sharpe’s departure was yet another seismic shift in the sports media landscape. It came less than a month after Pat McAfee announced that he was leaving FanDuel to join ESPN. While many people have commented on Sharpe’s tearful departure, some of the most insightful thoughts came from Stephen A. Smith. Smith is in a unique position to comment, having also spent considerable time as a co-host to Bayless. The pair co-hosted First Take between 2012 and 2016.

Stephen A. Says He’s “Proud” Of Sharpe

Smith addressed Shannon Sharpe’s final day on his show. “Shannon Sharpe said goodbye on FS1. I’ll confess, I was a bit surprised. I was surprised at the tears. I was surprised at the emotion. I’m quite sure that some people out there thought it was fake as hell. And I was really, to be honest with you, I was proud at the way they ended their time together. And again, I’m assuming, because I don’t know, that the feelings weren’t everything that was expressed in Shannon Sharpe’s sign-off. Because in this business, you just don’t see things happen that abruptly.”

He continued. “But I got to tell you, it could not have been handled any better by Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless. That’s how you do it….Shannon brought up all the great points that he should have brought up, and there’s nobody on the planet that can relate to what Shannon Sharpe had to say to Skip Bayless better than me. And that is that.” Smith also praised Bayless for his role in forging numerous careers. Sharpe’s next landing spot is still unknown, but ESPN has been floated as a possibility. Follow all the latest sports news here at HotNewHipHop.

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