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Stephen A. Smith Reveals If LeBron Can Become The GOAT

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Over the years, Stephen A. has given his opinion on a whole plethora of topics from around the basketball world. Overall, he knows what he is talking about, even if some fans disagree. Throughout his career, he has been able to talk a whole lot about none other than LeBron James. James is about to hit a huge career milestone, which has ultimately turned him into one of the biggest stories in the sport. Consequently, men like Stephen A. have had to give their opinions on where James ranks amongst the all-time NBA greats.

When you reach a milestone like the all-time scoring record, people are going to herald you. For years, James has been considered a top-two player in NBA history. However, Michael Jordan has continued to stand in his way of NBA supremacy. Even with the scoring title at his fingertips, LeBron is still being seen as second-fiddle to Jordan. While some fans believe this is unfair, others think this is how it should be. After all, Jordan has six titles to his name while LeBron only has four.

Stephen A. Weighs In

On First Take today, Stephen A. was asked whether or not LeBron can do anything to get back into the GOAT conversation. Subsequently, Smith was very firm with his answer. Simply put, he believes that no matter what, Jordan will be the greatest ever. Although, Stephen A. did make sure to note that LeBron is firmly the second-greatest to ever play the sport. Considering how many people have stepped on an NBA court, this is still an amazing honor. However, we’re sure Bron would prefer to be recognized as the best.

In regards to the scoring record, it would appear as though James will be setting the new bar as of next week. This will likely take place on Thursday, against the Milwaukee Bucks. Although, it will be completely up to LeBron’s performances as to whether or not he manages to do it faster. No matter what, this will be one of James’ most impressive records yet. Let us know if you think James can ever be the GOAT, in the comments down below.

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals True Feelings On Jake Paul

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Stephen A. Smith is someone who has a lot of different opinions on a very wide range of topics. Overall, he can pretty well talk to you about anything. Whether it be basketball, football, and even baseball, you can be sure that Smith is going to give you a piece of his mind. Ultimately, this is exactly why Smith has become such a huge success over at ESPN. Consequently, he is constantly being given more responsibilities, and nearly every show wants him on as a contributor. Needless to say, Smith has certainly earned his $10 million per year salary.

Additionally, Smith has also shown a ton of interest in combat sports. On a few occasions, Smith has added his voice to ESPN’s UFC coverage. Moreover, he is also a huge fan of boxing. In fact, his interest in boxing has led him to interview athletes like Jake Paul. Paul is a big name in the boxing world right now, whether people like it or not. Smith understands this and has spoken to the young man on numerous occasions. During an impromptu interview with Baller Alert, Smith actually got to give his true feelings on the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Stephen A. Speaks

Interestingly enough, Stephen A. has a great deal of respect for Paul. Overall, he believes the young man is very talented, despite what some might say. After all, he has defeated some big names in the ring, including Tyron Woodley and Anderson Silva. “I don’t know how good he is, but I know he’s good based off of what we’ve seen. I know he’s somebody that should be respected on a multitude of levels,” Smith said. “Boxers need to appreciate him more because he is showing them that there’s a way to make money without being at the mercy of the promoters.”

Despite what Smith may say, there are still going to be people who doubt Jake Paul. Although, he will have an opportunity to prove those people wrong as he gears up to fight Tommy Fury. This match goes down on February 26th and should be a whole lot of fun. Let us know who you think will win, in the comments down below.

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Stephen A. Smith Comments On Tom Brady Retirement

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Stephen A. Smith is easily one of the biggest names in the world of sports television. He is always commenting on the biggest stories, and overall, fans love him quite a bit. Every single morning on First Take is a lot of fun, especially when there is a big story.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on prior to Game Five between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Luckily for Smith, he got a massive story this morning. Below, you can see that Tom Brady revealed that he would be retiring from football. Although some thought he would return, Brady ultimately decided to call it quits.

“I know the process was a pretty big deal last time, so when I woke up this morning, I figured I’d just press record and let you guys know first,” Brady said. “I won’t be longwinded. You only get one super emotional retirement essay, and I used mine up last year, so really thank you guys so much to every single one of you for supporting me.”

Stephen A. Reacts

Subsequently, Smith had to talk about this on First Take. After all, this is a massive story that requires a ton of attention. It also just so happened to coincide with Mike Francesa’s appearance on the show. Overall, Smith had nothing but good things to say about the seven-time Super Bowl champion.

“He’ll be remembered as the greatest ever. … You don’t just talk about him as a football player, you talk about him as a leader,” Smith said.

Brady will be eligible to become a Hall of Famer in 2028. He will likely get to go in alongside JJ Watt in what should be a very stacked class.

Let us know what your favorite Brady moment is, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Can’t Keep It Together After Chris Russo Says “Booty”

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When Chris “Mad Dog” Russo joined Stephen A. on First Take last year, fans weren’t exactly sure what to make of it. Overall, it was a hit from the beginning as Russo and Smith showcased a ton of chemistry. Although they typically have opposing views, their personalities work perfectly together.

Furthermore, they both come from the old-school way of broadcasting. While the young kids may not respect “Mad Dog,” Smith knows what he’s about. He knows that Russo is someone who has thought quite a bit about his takes, although knows when to amp up the energy.

Stephen A. Smith attends Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” Premiere Event at Hollywood Athletic Club on December 07, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Unique Nicole/WireImage)

Stephen A. Won’t Hold Back

There are some segments where these two cannot contain their laughter. Of course, this happened last week as Russo yelled at Smith for going on a book tour. Subsequently, we got yet another gem this week that almost had Stephen A. rolling on the floor laughing.

In the video clip down below, Smith and Russo are debating with Mel Kiper about what to do with NFL draft capital. At one point, Russo was talking about draft assets, however, he used the word “Booty.” While he meant in the treasure sense, Smith couldn’t help but think of the other meaning. This led to some hilarious laughter, with Kiper and Molly Qerim joining in. Russo tried to move on, however, the laughter was just too overwhelming.

This was definitely one of the funnier moments of the Chris Russo tenure on this show. A lot of the younger fans have finally come around him, and it seems like he will be part of the show for years to come.

Let us know what you thought of the clip, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals Where Aaron Rodgers Should Go

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Stephen A. has always proven to be a huge Aaron Rodgers fan. Over the years, Smith has continuously called the Packers QB a “Bad Man.” However, in recent years, Smith has been less impressed with the quarterback. Of course, this is because of his lack of results on the football field.

Overall Rodgers is a fantastic QB who will be going to the Hall of Fame. Although, his future remains up in the air. He could very well ask out of Green Bay, which means he will be on his way to a new team. Fans are curious to watch this play out, and quite a few teams are being theorized as new destinations.

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Stephen A. Smith backstage during “In Conversation with Fat Joe” at The Apollo Theater on November 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Shahar Azran/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Reacts

On today’s episode of First Take, Stephen A. was asked about which team he would like to see Rodgers play for. Of course, the Packers remain on the table, however, a new team has appeared out of the depths. That team just so happens to be the New York Jets.

In the clip below, Smith was actually very on board with Rodgers going to New York. After all, it would mean to games per year against the likes of Bill Belichick. Furthermore, he would get to play Josh Allen twice, which would be a whole lot of fun. Not to mention, it would make the Jets relevant again.

The NFL as a whole is much more interesting when the Jets are playing well. If Rodgers were to go there, one would have to assume that they make the playoffs in his first year there. Although, he has to decide to go there, which hasn’t happened yet.

Let us know where you think Rodgers should land, in the comments section down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Dismisses Angry Critics Over Rihanna Vs. Beyonce Comments

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After voicing his opinion about this year’s Super Bowl halftime show, Stephen A. Smith is once again talking about Rihanna and Beyoncé. Recently, Smith incurred the wrath of Rihanna’s fans when he visited Sherri and compared the Fenty star to Bey.

“Ladies and gentlemen, she’s a lot of things,” Smith said as he referenced Rihanna. “She’s spectacular, actually. And congratulations on new mamahood.” He added, “There’s one thing she’s not: she ain’t Beyoncé.”

Read More: Stephen A. Smith Talks Halftime Show: Rihanna “Ain’t Beyoncé”

The backlash was swift, and Smith soon issued a public apology of sorts to Rihanna.

“I meant it as no disrespect to Rihanna. I know she’s phenomenal, and she’s my sister,” he further shared. “Nothing but love for her, but Beyoncé is my sister, too.”

The public accused Smith of unnecessarily pitting the two stars—and their fanbases—against each other. He answered his critics while on The Breakfast Club.

“I think that Beyoncé might be the greatest female performer of all time,” said Smith. “That’s how I feel about her.”

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“I think Rihanna’s fantastic. Now, you agree, fine. You disagree? Fine. How we get to the point, ‘Why he gotta pit two Black women…’ Really?! I just can’t be a fan of both? But I prefer Beyoncé over Rihanna. That’s a crime! I didn’t know that.”

Charlamagne Tha God brought up Smith previously getting into trouble for comparing Ayesha Curry and Savannah James. The ladies are the wives of NBA stars Steph Curry and LeBron James, respectively.

Smith had an answer for that, as well. Check out what he had to say in the clip above.

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Jalen Rose Responds To Stephen A. Smith Speculation

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Jalen Rose is someone who has worked with ESPN for a very long time. Overall, he is one of their best people when it comes to basketball, and he will continue to be over the long haul. That being said, there are some people out there who believe he has beef with none other than Stephen A. Smith.

Much of this speculation comes from rumors that Stephen A. has slept with Rose’s ex, Molly Qerim. However, Rose has shut down these rumors in the past. Regardless, after making some interesting tweets about people who hate the Cowboys, some fans felt like Rose was taking shots at the First Take veteran.

With numerous Twitter accounts speaking about the supposed slight, Rose decided it was time to respond. After all, you don’t want to have some sort of public feud with one of the biggest fish in the pond. In the tweet down below, you can see that Rose believes this is all overblown. Additionally, he noted that he is mostly talking about Skip Bayless.

“He is my brother and this is not accurate. If anything it was for Mr 1.4ppg playing JV as a junior,” Rose said matter of factly. This is an interesting route to go when you consider how Bayless is actually a huge Cowboys fan. Although, some pointed out that he could simply be talking about Skip throwing his Dak jersey in the trash.

Overall, this is one of those frequent moments in which social media blows everything out of proportion. At this point, it is impossible to speak freely on Twitter unless you actually tag whomever you’re talking about. Otherwise, people are going to misinterpret you in the least charitable ways.

Hopefully, Smith and Rose are doing just fine amid all of this. Let us know what you think of the situation, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news from around the sports world.

Jalen Rose Has Fans Thinking He Has Beef With Stephen A. Smith

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Jalen Rose and Stephen A. Smith are two people who have been involved in rumors about one another. As many already know, Rose got a divorce from First Take moderator Molly Qerim recently. Subsequently, fans began to speculate about Stephen A. and whether or not he was sleeping with Qerim on the low.

Eventually, the rumors got out of hand and Rose had to put them to bed. However, the rumors have since been reignited after a series of tweets from Rose’s account on Monday night. These tweets were all related to those who hate the Cowboys on TV.

“So glad I didn’t make a career of content pretending to fake troll the Cowboys,” Rose wrote. “Praying on the audience being dumb/lazy and low hanging fruit. No @ needed. Damn near all shows selling clowns this like it’s quality content. You da fool.”

Jalen Rose Sparks Speculation

These tweets immediately had people thinking that he was talking about Stephen A. After all, Smith is one of the biggest Cowboys haters out there. He has always tried to slander the franchise, and it’s not a stretch to assume that is who Rose was talking about.

Consequently, there were plenty of tweets from fans who speculated about Molly and Stephen A. The consensus here is that Rose has some sort of vendetta against Smith. Of course, no one actually knows the nature of their relationship, although that did not stop people from unleashing their Twitter fingers.

To be fair to Rose, there are a plethora of broadcasters out there who have made a career off of trolling the Cowboys. Moreover, Smith is known for much more than just his Cowboys hate. Regardless, there is no denying that there was quite a bit of salt in whatever Rose was talking about.

Let us know what you think of this situation, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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Stephen A. Smith Gloats After Horrible Cowboys Loss

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When the Cowboys lost last night, fans immediately thought about what kind of day Stephen A. would have on First Take. Of course, he is one of the best Cowboys haters out there. He always takes the opportunity to boast about their losses, and overall, fans were excited to see what he would do.

Additionally, the Cowboys lost in such spectacular fashion that Smith’s rant was only going to be exaggerated further. After all, when you put out a weak formation during the most important moment of the game, you have to expect some slander.

Commentator Stephen A. Smith looks on prior to Game Five between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat in the 2022 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference Finals at FTX Arena on May 25, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Goes Off

In the 19-minute YouTube video below, you can see just how hard Stephen A. decided to go. As per usual, he wore a Cowboy hat and even had a cigar in his mouth. Moreover, he made sure to taunt Michael Irvin, who had to answer for his team’s horrendous offensive performance.

Throughout the clip, Smith made sure to place the blame squarely on Dak Prescott’s shoulders. He felt as though Prescott was horrible throughout the game and that his two interceptions were unacceptable. Furthermore, Smith thinks Mike McCarthy should be gone, as he clearly doesn’t have a command of the team.

For Cowboys fans, last night was an absolute nightmare. It is the second year in a row that they have lost to the 49ers. At this point, there is no telling whether or not they will ever be able to win the Super Bowl with Dak as their QB.

As always, let us know how you feel about Stephen A.’s latest rant, in the comments down below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the sports world.

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