Straight Shooter with Stephen A.

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Stephen A's Take: Stephen A breaks down NBA Playoffs | The Mistakes | Tyrese is not consistent | OKC's lineupLi Jun 07, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

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Full Show: Stephen A gives an update on the Trump vs Musk blow-up. Recaps NBA Playoffs and drills down on the Diddy Trial. Jun 06, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Stephen A's Take: Stephen A discusses coaching options for the Knicks and breaks down great New York point guards of all-time. Jun 06, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Stephen A's Take: Witness testified in trial that Diddy paid $100K to retrieve Cassie's hotel beating tape. Jun 05, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Stephen A's Take: Stephen A reacts to Musk airing his frustration about the Beautiful Bill. Jun 05, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Full Show: Musk is Mad! Another Book on Biden. Who is the Knicks's next coach? My Huge SiriusXM Deal Opportunity. Jun 04, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

The latest episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show covered a range of topics, including sports, media deals, and political discussions. Here are the key highlights:

Tom Thibodeau's Replacement – Smith discussed potential candidates to replace Tom Thibodeau as head coach of the New York Knicks, analyzing coaching styles and next head coach options.
SiriusXM Deal – Smith announced his return to SiriusXM with two new shows: a daily sports talk show on Mad Dog Sports Radio and a weekly program focused on pop culture, politics, and social commentary.
Elon Musk Complaints – Musk voiced frustrations over political decisions regarding the Beautiful Bill and business regulations, sparking debate on social media.
Karine Jean-Pierre – Smith weighed in on recent statements made by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, discussing their political implications.

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Stephen A's Take: Stephen A reacts to 50 Cent and the disgraced music mogul's longstanding feud. Jun 04, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Interview Only: Stephen A reacts to Mark Kriegel's book "Baddest Man: The Making of Mike Tyson" Jun 04, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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Stephen A's Take: Shock & Outrage – Smith was stunned by the firing, questioning why Knicks' Coach Tom Thibodeau was let go! Jun 03, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Stephen A. Smith was furious about the New York Knicks firing Tom Thibodeau after five seasons, especially following a 51-win season and a deep playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals. Smith argued that Thibodeau was unfairly scapegoated and that the Knicks' front office should be held accountable for roster decisions that may have compromised the team's success.

Breakdown of His Reaction

Shock & Outrage – Smith was stunned by the firing, questioning why Thibodeau was let go after leading the Knicks to their best playoff run in decades.
Criticism of Leon Rose – He blasted Rose for avoiding the media and failing to justify the decision publicly.
Roster Decisions – Smith pointed out that the Knicks' front office made questionable trades, including giving up five first-round picks for Mikal Bridges, which may have hindered the team.
Potential Coaching Replacements – He suggested Mike Malone, Jay Wright, Rick Brunson, Mark Jackson, and Jeff Van Gundy as possible successors.
Future of the Knicks – Smith expressed concerns about the Knicks' ability to compete next season, given their limited draft assets and salary cap constraints.

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Stephen A's Take: Stephen A reacts to the legendary TNT’s ‘Inside the NBA’ moving to ESPN. Jun 03, 2025

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Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

Support the show: http://www.youtube.com/@stephenasmith

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