Stephen A. Smith is one of the most polarizing figures in sports media. Some people love him, some people hate him, and that’s what makes him so successful: it’s almost impossible to be indifferent about Stephen A. and his antics.
I, personally, am a huge Stephen A. Smith guy and always have been. He keeps it real, says what he believes, and is a New York guy, which is basically enough for me to give you the benefit of the doubt. Plus, in doses, he’s legitimately hilarious. Whether you appreciate what Stephen A. brings to the table or not, you have to at least respect that he’s created a successful character and has been running with it since.
All of this is just a long-winded way of me saying that I love seeing this other, more authentic side of Stephen A. Smith. As he points out, he does technically work for Disney, meaning his “brand” must be held to a certain standard.
But Stephen A. is who he is, so when Snoop Dogg asks him whether he prefers “ass or titties”, you’re damn sure Stephen A. is going to answer with the TRUTH:
Give Snoop a Pulitzer for this investigative journalism on Stephen A. Smith pic.twitter.com/z3caaxsJV8
— Mickstape (@MickstapeShow) June 13, 2018
However, unfortunately, because we aren’t allowed to have fun anymore, USA Today reached out to ESPN for comment. ESPN has yet to respond.
One thing is for certain … I know my boy Kramer would be proud:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tujqM2u-BVo
