The crew sits down for a candid conversation covering journalism, basketball culture, and the realities of success. The guest reflects on growing up in Queens and finding a path into sports media before sharing memorable experiences with stars like Stephon Marbury, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Carmelo Anthony. The discussion dives into getting fired in 2009, handling polarizing interviews, and opening up about the Shannon situation. The episode also explores tension with LeBron James, whether Europe is beginning to take over basketball, the true cost of success, questions surrounding SGA’s impact on the game, and the criticism aimed at Memphis and Ja Morant.

<p>The crew sits down for a candid conversation covering journalism, basketball culture, and the realities of success. The guest reflects on growing up in Queens and finding a path into sports media before sharing memorable experiences with stars like Stephon Marbury, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, and Carmelo Anthony. The discussion dives into getting fired in 2009, handling polarizing interviews, and opening up about the Shannon situation. The episode also explores tension with LeBron James, whether Europe is beginning to take over basketball, the true cost of success, questions surrounding SGA&rsquo;s impact on the game, and the criticism aimed at Memphis and Ja Morant.</p>

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Out the Mud

Stephen A. Smith | LeBron Beef DISSECTED, Why Shannon Was Hurt, REAL vs FAKE, No One Would Hire Him

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