“Don’t give a damn if he bring a bottle of Hennessy” – Stephen A. Smith recruits Shannon Sharpe to First Take with UNBELIEVABLE OFFER
In a recent development, Stephen A. Smith has made a significant reveal regarding the rumors surrounding Shannon Sharpe potentially joining ESPN's "First Take."
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Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe (CBS News and AP)
Stephen A. Smith has recently addressed the ongoing rumors regarding Shannon Sharpe joining ESPN’s “First Take.” Following Sharpe’s departure from Fox Sports due to controversies involving Skip Bayless, he has remained a free agent. Smith has been openly positive about the prospect of pairing up with Sharpe on “First Take,” showcasing no reservations about joining forces after Sharpe’s departure from the rival show, “Undisputed.”
The rumors surrounding Shannon Sharpe’s potential deal with ESPN caused quite a stir, drawing considerable attention. Surprisingly, Stephen A. Smith took notice of these rumors and responded in an unexpected manner during an episode of his podcast, “The Stephen A. Smith Show.” He reacted to those rumors and welcomed the former NFL star with open arms while wanting a bottle of Hennessy.
Stephen A. Smith talking about the rumors said, “I know that news has been percolating… That Shannon Sharpe is coming to First Take. I’m not going to tell you that’s true. I’m not going to tell you it’s not either. What I can tell you is that the honchos are talking to Shannon Sharpe. The honchos are fully aware that Stephen A. Smith wants Shannon Sharpe on First Take and I aim to get him.”
Further, making his aim of getting Sharpe on the board obvious, Stephen A. added, “We are definitely talking to Shannon Sharpe, the conversations are official. … We are talking to him, and I’m very hopeful and very confident that ultimately we will be announcing sooner than later that he will be on ‘First Take.’ Anything can happen.”
After acknowledging that he may not be the ultimate decision maker and that there are higher authorities involved, Stephen A. Smith fearlessly conveyed his strong message to all those involved in the situation. Making his unbelievable offer, he stated, “But damn it! Shannon, ‘Club Shay Shay,’ and anything else. I don’t give a damn if he brings a bottle of Hennessy with him. I want him on ‘First Take.’ All this politically correct stuff… I’m proud of the work he’s done.”
Why did Shannon Sharpe leave Undisputed?
Shannon Sharpe’s departure from FS1’s “Undisputed” can be attributed to his ongoing tensions with Skip Bayless. Over the years, the two had engaged in passionate debates on the show, each holding distinct and differing viewpoints on various topics. However, in recent months, the tension between them escalated, leading to a disrespectful incident where Skip seemingly undermined Shannon’s illustrious NFL career during an on-air discussion.
The breaking point in Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless’ relationship occurred when Bayless made an insensitive and foolish tweet concerning the Damar Hamlin situation. The tweet was deemed highly inappropriate, and many saw it as a failure on Bayless’ part to show basic human decency. However, now the situation has been resolved, and official conversations between Shannon Sharpe and ESPN are underway regarding his future.
A deal is expected to be reached around August, and excitingly, reports suggest that Sharpe will be able to continue his podcast even after the agreement is finalized.
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