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“I Want To Be Recognized As The Greatest Television Talent In History” – Stephen A. Smith Gets Real On His Legacy As A Sports Broadcaster

Stephen A. Smith says he wants to be one of the greatest television talents ever.

Nico Martinez
May 24, 2023
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When it comes to all things NBA, Stephen A. Smith is one of the most notorious names in the business. While Smith never had a basketball career himself, his coverage of the game for decades has made him a pillar of ESPN and one of the biggest stars in the network’s history. 

The attention may not all be positive for Stephen A., but he’s doing whatever he can to make the most of his rising success. During a recent interview on the Tamron Hall Show, Mr. Smith admitted that he wants to go down as one of the GOATs of television.

“Spike Lee, Tyler Perry… my aspirations to get to that point. I’m going to pursue acting, I’ve finally made the decision to do that. That’s something that I wanna do because I like portraying other characters and find myself marrying that character. I think it makes me better on television and I’m not satisfied with what I’ve accomplished in television. In the world of sports yes but I plan to take that a step further. I want to end my career being recognized as arguably the greatest television talent in history…“

“…I want to end my career being recognized as arguably the greatest television talent in history…“

— Stephen A Smith pic.twitter.com/8BvZ85X26A

— New York Basketball (@NBA_NewYork) May 24, 2023

Those are obviously huge ambitions for Stephen A. When it comes to sports, he’s probably already at the top, but to be considered a true television GOAT, he’s going to have to branch out and expand his body of work.

At 55 years old, it remains to be seen if Stephen A. can ever get to the level he desires, but there’s no doubt that he’ll be trying everything to elevate his legacy before it’s all said and done.


Stephen A. Is One Of ESPN’s Highest Earners

Love him or hate him, it’s undeniable that Stephen A. attracts an audience, and his name carries weight in the industry. At ESPN alone, he’s got several shows, including a self-titled podcast that features guests from all different backgrounds.

With a salary of roughly $8 million per year, Smith is certainly being compensated well for his efforts, even though he will tell you that he’s actually underpaid.

“Blacks are underpaid compared to White counterparts,” Smith said. “And so when you look at it from that perspective, and of course people look at me, I’m not talking about me even though, I got news for you, I am underpaid compared to some people on television what they get paid, but that’s a subject for another day. I ain’t apologizing for that to a damn soul. I am underpaid.”

These days, it’s virtually impossible to be an NBA fan without encountering a Stephen A. Smith segment at some point, and that’s certainly a good sign when it comes to measuring how he stacks up against some of the world’s most notorious television personalities.

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Nico Martinez is a veteran staff writer for Fadeaway World from Brooklyn, New York. He joined Fadeaway World in 2016 and is currently residing in Columbia, South Carolina. Nico holds a degree in Sports Management from Columbia International University where he built a strong foundation in the inner workings of sports media and management. Nico's contributions have significantly enhanced the credibility and depth of Fadeaway World's content, earning him recognition across the sports journalism community. His work has been discussed in prestigious publications like Sports Illustrated. A dedicated follower of LeBron James, Nico often leads coverage on news related to the basketball star. With nearly a decade of experience in sports journalism, Nico consistently provides comprehensive and timely basketball news, engaging a wide audience of basketball enthusiasts.Nico's most desired player to interview, past or present, is Kevin Durant. He is particularly keen on asking Durant if he has any regrets about his career, especially concerning his departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and why he engages so much with fans on social media. 
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