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 hosts an action-packed episode featuring Kendrick Perkins covering the latest NBA playoff developments, Kriegel’s book on Mike Tyson, the transition of Inside the NBA to ESPN, and the ongoing feud between Diddy and 50 Cent.

Key Themes & Highlights


NBA Playoff Analysis
Smith and Perkins debate the Conference Finals, focusing on standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 
Perkins and Smith discuss the Knicks' lackluster performance


Mark Kriegel’s Book on Mike Tyson
Kriegel shares insights from his latest book, detailing Tyson’s rise, struggles, and impact on boxing.



Inside the NBA’s Move to ESPN
Smith discusses TNT’s Inside the NBA moving to ESPN for the 2025-2026 season.



Diddy & 50 Cent’s Feud
The episode touches on the ongoing feud between Diddy and 50 Cent, highlighting their public exchanges and business rivalries.


 

 

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown. &nbsp;
Stephen A. Smith hosts an action-packed episode featuring Kendrick Perkins covering the latest NBA playoff developments, Kriegel&rsquo;s book on Mike Tyson, the transition of Inside the NBA to ESPN, and the ongoing feud between Diddy and 50 Cent.
Key Themes &amp; Highlights
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NBA Playoff Analysis
<ul>
<li>Smith and Perkins debate the Conference Finals, focusing on standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander&nbsp;</li>
<li>Perkins and Smith discuss the Knicks' lackluster performance</li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Mark Kriegel&rsquo;s Book on Mike Tyson
<ul>
<li>Kriegel shares insights from his latest book, detailing Tyson&rsquo;s rise, struggles, and impact on boxing.</li>
<li></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Inside the NBA&rsquo;s Move to ESPN
<ul>
<li>Smith discusses TNT&rsquo;s Inside the NBA moving to ESPN for the 2025-2026 season.</li>
<li></li>
</ul>
</li>
<li>
Diddy &amp; 50 Cent&rsquo;s Feud
<ul>
<li>The episode touches on the ongoing feud between Diddy and 50 Cent, highlighting their public exchanges and business rivalries.</li>
<li></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ol>
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On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his unfiltered opinions on the day’s biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

On The Stephen A. Smith Show, Smith gives you his renowned point of view, breaking barriers beyond the world of sports, and tackling pertinent issues across entertainment, pop culture, society, business, and politics. Three times a week, you'll hear his unfiltered opinions on the day’s biggest headlines as well as straight-shooting interviews with top celebrities, game-changers, and thought leaders across the societal arena. The Stephen A. Smith Show is sure to entertain, inform, and motivate anyone who tunes in.

The Stephen A. Smith Show

Full Show:  Episode featuring Kendrick Perkins | Kriegel’s book on Mike Tyson |Transition of Inside the NBA to ESPN 

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