“He’s a Twitter troll with a platform” – NBA fans ROAST Stephen A. Smith on hoping to retire as ‘the greatest television talent’

Stephen A. Smith chasing greatness beyond sports media


“He’s a Twitter troll with a platform” – NBA fans ROAST Stephen A. Smith on hoping to retire as ‘the greatest television talent’

Stephen A. Smith (image via Twitter)

Renowned sports media personality Stephen A. Smith has made a name for himself as one of the most recognizable figures. With his own podcast, Know Mercy, a TV program called NBA in Stephen A’s World, and as the face of the popular debate show First Take, Smith has achieved great success. However, he recently revealed on the Tamron Hall Show that he is chasing an even bigger goal – to be recognized as one of the greatest figures in television history.

During the interview, Smith expressed his desire to perfect his existing projects, particularly his production company, with aspirations to reach the level of industry giants like Spike Lee, Tyler Perry, and Jerry Bruckheimer. While he acknowledges his accomplishments in the world of sports, Smith is not satisfied and plans to go further. He aims to end his career as arguably the greatest television talent in history.

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“First order of business is perfecting the things I’ve already started. My production company, I want to grow. Everybody talks about stuff like Spike Lee, Tyler Perry, Jerry Bruckheimer. My aspiration is to get to that point,” Smith said. “I’m not satisfied with what I’ve accomplished in television. In the world of sports, yes … but I plan on taking it a step further. I want to end my career being recognized as arguably the greatest television talent in history.”

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Smith’s declaration of his career goal was met with a round of applause from the live studio audience. He also disclosed his intention to pursue acting as a means to achieve his dream. Recognizing the importance of hard work, Smith emphasized his determination to put in the necessary effort to accomplish his objectives.

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NBA Fans on Twitter Roast Stephen A. Smith’s Aspirations

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Stephen A. Smith (GETTY IMAGE / CINDY ORD)

Despite Stephen A. Smith’s impressive platform at ESPN and his ambitious career goals, some NBA fans on Twitter have not held back in expressing their skepticism and criticism. In response to his aspirations, they have labeled him as nothing more than a “Twitter troll with a platform.”

Critics argue that while Smith may be a prominent figure in sports media, his analysis and commentary often rely on dramatic style and controversial statements rather than insightful analysis. They believe that his pursuit of becoming one of the greatest television talents in history seems unlikely, given his reputation as a controversial and attention-seeking personality.

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While Smith has his fair share of critics, it is worth noting that his popularity and success cannot be denied. His engaging style and passionate delivery have connected with a significant audience, leading to his widespread recognition and influence in sports media.

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