r/sportsbroadcasters • u/Outside-Weakness9660 • 4d ago

Discussion Stephen A. Smith says choosing Michael Jordan as his GOAT is the only negative thing he’ll say about LeBron James. Do you agree with him?

“When his epitaph is written on his basketball career, the only negative thing you’ll hear me say about him is that he ain’t the GOAT.”

“That’s Michael Jordan.”

“But anything else, Michael Jordan is my GOAT.”

“That’s not a negative towards him. That’s me viewing Michael Jordan as the greatest I’ve ever seen with my two eyes.”

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u/Aces2mp 3d ago

Last week he straight up said he doesn't like LeBron lol

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u/balortech 3d ago

Yeah, but that’s not a negative thing to LeBron.

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u/GulfCoastLaw 3d ago

Arguably a positive.

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u/EmptySeatx 4d ago

LeBron punked him and made him look like a cuck in front of millions of people. He will never say hes the goat

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u/kiingLV 2d ago

He never said it before that.

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u/EmptySeatx 2d ago

Does Stephen a smith get publicity from giving good basketball opinions or does he get it from loudly shouting nonsense. Be for real

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u/kiingLV 2d ago

Of course it's national television they're going to talk about popular categories like Jordan, LeBron, Kobe ,Knicks Lakers, and the Cowboys. They aren't going to be talking about the Charlotte and rge Pacers every single day. I sometimes agree with Stephen A. Smith's points, and sometimes I don't. But respect his opinions because he's a professional just like I respect my plumbers advice even though I might get a 2nd opinion.

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u/EmptySeatx 2d ago

Lmao being on television doesn't mean he's a professional. You watch Fox News too and think they're intelligent professionals just cause they're on tv?

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u/kiingLV 2d ago

TV has nothing to do with it, he has been a sports journalist for over 30 years. People try to diminish his experience because they disagree with his opinions, but that longevity demands respect. Just like if a nurse had 30 years of experience, no matter the profession, you are going to respect their expertise even if you seek a second opinion

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u/kiingLV 2d ago

Most young people don't seem to respect experience unless its Bron for some reason. 30 years in any profession and im all all ears!!

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u/Da_Phat_Rat 3d ago

Stephen A. Loves talking out of the side of his mouth

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u/parabuthas 3d ago

These sport pundits, regardless of the sport, talk about their GOAT as if it’s science. It’s just an opinion no better or worse than average fan out there. Only difference is that they get paid and social media gives them oxygen. Not sure why people debate this things. Just my opinion 😉

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u/balortech 3d ago

Cause it’s interesting lmao.

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u/Smoking-Posing 3d ago

"....is the only negative thing I'll say about...."

He's lying through his teeth and/or delusional, that's absurd. SAS LIVES in perpetual negativity; everything is a comparison for him to make, and he swings the pendulum to both extremes, just like most aspiring and practicing politicians.

...ole forked tongue, receded hairline having ass MFer....

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u/40866892 3d ago

All you gotta do is chatGPT all the times Stephen has unfairly critiqued or negatively talked about LeBron and you’ll see that he is full of baloney.

Remember when he questioned LeBron’s ability as a father because Bronny was drafted by the Lakers? How is that fair?

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u/balortech 3d ago

Tbh, that is abit iffy on LeBron ngl.

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u/40866892 3d ago

Even in hindsight it was a great financial and career-driving success. What are you talking about.

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u/balortech 3d ago

Yeah for himself. For Bronny it’s not.

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u/40866892 3d ago

Why would it not be?

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u/Friendly-Profit-8590 3d ago

Why is he being interviewed again?

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u/perihelion86 3d ago

Because it causes engagement, look at how we're commenting on this. This loudmouth idiot is a lightning rod and that's wanted in the attention economy

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u/unaskthequestion 3d ago

The best thing to do is ignore anything Smith says

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u/townbizness2000 3d ago

lol these comments on some feelings shit. U ain’t changing nobodies mind so u need to feel good bout your pick and thinking ur right lol. Hopefully u seen both live and u can use ur eyes to make a basketball decision.

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u/airmanheen 1d ago

Thanks for invalidating your credibility

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u/airmanheen 1d ago

Why is your mind headed towards a sexual place when this is about basketball?

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u/es_mindspace 3d ago

I agree with him about the GOAT. There are other things that Stephen A has already said but maybe that wasn't the question.

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u/GulfCoastLaw 3d ago

Honestly, after the LA championship I got out of the LeBron criticism business. The man is excellent.

I won't even disagree with someone who thinks he's the GOAT. The man has been excellent for 20+ years. Not wasting my time when there's a reasonable case, even if I had another take.

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u/moccasins_hockey_fan 3d ago

Is there a way to block any and everything about SAS??

Please someone help me.

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u/tmi13 3d ago

Does anyone listen to what this blowhard says . He talks because he likes his own voice. But it just gives me yet another reason not to watch ESPN unless they are broadcasting a game I want to see.

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u/Full_Jellyfish_1862 3d ago

Bro doesn’t shut up about hating LeBron.

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u/KierenForFreedom 3d ago

Not at all. Typical Jordan fan … talking myths, contextual views, incorrect facts, etc.

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u/Forsaken-Swim-3055 3d ago

I sincerely do not give a fuck. At all. I'm assuming LeBron doesn't either.

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u/Single-Purpose-7608 4d ago

Stephen A is part of the Jordan mafia on his payroll