Skip Bayless to ESPN? Respectfully, no

[@iamjamesmeeks]

SAS doesn’t let a day go by without telling us that he’s been No. 1 for 12 years

[@VeePn-v1w]

Its because we all have short term memory probably amnesia and need reminding daily

[@MKPolovanec]

Just like Shaq with his 4 championships or Al Bundy and his 4 touchdowns​@@VeePn-v1w

[@mikekillagreen9432]

So true

[@AkinAkintunde-z5t]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@AndyWilson-wb5nd]

😂😂

[@BigMacWitCheez]

Skip hasn't even said anything. Stephen A said he doesn't and also won't call Skip, yet he's making multiple videos about him....

[@mikekillagreen9432]

It's in the news

[@irunhot]

This is true. SKIP hasnt even metion ESPN. And probrably not even thinking about ESPN, and you got this brother on TV announcing that he dont want to work with his godfather because he too greedy to lose his spotlight. Then he camuflauge it with saying Skip is my brother. This is how you repay the guy who raised you from the dead on TV? Cause you were broke and stuck.

[@Officialrealone]

Payback for all that smack he stayed talking, skip had fans? Why y'all listening to SA? 😂

[@cortrellhonor8839]

I agree I am not a skip fan . But I have tons of respect for the guy . SAS is clout chasing and being straight up a hater . If he said all this on the clock at espn I understand it’s his job . But he’s 100% in control of this podcast and he’s bogus for that . Losing ALOT of respect for SAS. He higher ups and the money has changed him .

[@curtishancock432]

​@@cortrellhonor8839what did he say that was hating?

[@damionaqeel]

He really didn't have to speak on this.

[@exclamationpointman3852]

This is shameful.

[@ubongetuk7423]

Like no one fucking asked him omg

[@darkseidreturns7827]

Don't watch. Called the Stephen a smith show and you want him to talk about what you want him to talk about 🤣

[@deesmoove5852]

@@darkseidreturns7827exactly lol wtf they talking bout 😂

[@exclamationpointman3852]

@@deesmoove5852 one of the most powerful things anyone can say is NOTHING before you say something you will regret.

[@freshmoney6597]

One serious question... Did Skip EVER say he wants to go back to ESPN ???

[@obynoomere1280]

Exactly

[@spitzrealist86]

Nope. SA is just making this video to get views which it worked

[@glennjenkins7907]

​@@spitzrealist86when you unemployment you are look at your opinions

[@TheKingofKings2272]

@@spitzrealist86so y’all just ignoring the multiple people campaigning for him to return? Why y’all think ESPN put out that statement? Plus why would Stephen A even need the clout especially from something like this?

[@frankcb11]

Nope people just like to talk

[@mrshaheedmalik]

It's weird Stephen keeps talking about his "friend" who he hasn't spoken to years.

[@chikabarrah1667]

It's strange . He has been talking about skip since the news broke out and yet hasn't talked to him .... I can't understand what kind of friendship. Talk about but not talk to

[@agag2684]

They're just hi-bye friends at this stage

[@Boulouloupro]

Stephen A don’t have friends he only with you if you help bring ratings that’s it dude have no friends all about his business

[@jthesnip3r90]

Everybody talkin about it and he’s defending skip and always gives him props and love

[@dotunolawale5125]

Definitely ain’t his friend. At best a hater

[@okey7118]

Who needs friends when you have enemies like Stephen A 😂

[@38dwright]

😂facts 🎯

[@dannyboy6332]

😂😂😂😂

[@darshin95]

LMFAOOOOO

[@bxz-um9mg]

That’s so true… lol…

[@pawprintz9461]

Skip burnt too many bridges so no one wants to work with him. But he’s good because his pockets are right.

[@calicoesblue4703]

Facts💯💯💯

[@RedezBash]

He has a passion he loves to work it’s not about the money same with Stephen a KZbin doesn’t pay good he just loves to work he’s not doing this for money

[@westcoastnative2523]

​​@@RedezBash KZbin may not pay what ESPN is paying. But it's no chump change either. Kevin Samuels died a millionaire largely because of KZbin and other social media platforms. You saw how fresh and fit were crying once they got demonized. For Stephen A...This is about growing the brand.

[@RedezBash]

@@westcoastnative2523 yea potential to get paid and build a platform something he doesn’t need he just wants to say things he can’t say on TV main reason he made this , passion

[@bns434]

@@westcoastnative2523 im still mad they took out kevin out . RIP

[@bub5842]

Bro hes 73. Its a career well done. Gamechanger of the platform. He cant he on the air forever

[@Fellow287]

He should just do the podcast like he been doing

[@GodSonBlessed]

He should just retire. The time has come. ​@@Fellow287

[@dtm1866]

🎯🎯🎯🎯 that's the part people missing. That man legacy is set. Stephen A nor Shannon can't tell their stories without Skip

[@SacrificeBreedsSuccess]

So 73 is old to talk about sports but not too old to run the country??? GTFOH

[@bub5842]

@@SacrificeBreedsSuccess entertainment is all about the new flesh my brother. thats how it goes. do people watch action movies with older stars anymore? no.

[@BTrix3D]

SAS pushed ESPN to Bring Skip back a couple years ago. He’s obviously not going to push for him to come back now because they have Shannon.

[@christophercomitini8619]

Yeah and Skip said no. Why would he come back now. He's planted firmly in LA.

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

To be honest, if Skip wanted to comeback with SAS, Shannon can kick rocks. Shannon is great and all, but Skip vs SAS is undefeated

[@bestrong8543]

@@Vito_Caligiuriratings says skip ain’t getting it done lmao Shannon has a bigger personality and is more popping than skip stop being delusional

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

@@bestrong8543 that’s not the same thing tho. Skip and SAS is a better fit than SAS and Shannon. That’s not a delusional take. We can have a rational conversation without throwing insults.

[@Vito_Caligiuri]

@@bestrong8543 is it a delusional take to say Skip and Shannon is better then SAS and Shannon?

[@brianjackson3031]

I don’t think anyone toots their own horn more than Shaq and Stephen A smith

[@adriantufts945]

Would say facts

[@Therantguyyeazy]

Ever heard of LeBron 😂

[@brianjackson3031]

@@Therantguyyeazy lol he’s definitely up there with them I totally forgot

[@corpyhogan4433]

@@Therantguyyeazy you have to throw Jordan in that mix as well lol

[@Therantguyyeazy]

@@corpyhogan4433 agreed but I was born in the 90s either way Jordan never called himself the goat LeBron has to smh which is sad fans should do that

[@jfariss95]

I told y’all I wanted to be an actor, I’m on general hospital 😂😂😂😂 Might as well be on public access

[@kameyayacomeaux2045]

I love Skip, but ain’t no way you bring him back and put him against Shannon again and SAS. It would be great ratings but it would be hostile.

[@heavenizmyhome718]

Hostile hot takes is what made first take. I feel you though! But Skip birthed first take

[@DJBenito304]

@@heavenizmyhome718😳

[@onlyonezay419]

@@heavenizmyhome718cold pizza** only reason I know is cuz Jay Crawford is on our Cleveland sports show & he stay talkin about them days 😂

[@Lboogs7]

Skip is a 🤡

[@xxtooshiestyxx8756]

Prolly not hostile but definitely would be a uncomfortable environment... Everybody took shots at him when he left espn

[@GarvinBartholomew-iv7tv]

ESPN shouldn't add Skip knowing there are rifts between Shannon Sharpe and Skip Bayless, that's pepper put in your eyes

[@GregPeters1]

The biggest reason ESPN shouldn't add Skip is because he's deadweight, hence the poor ratings.

[@christophercomitini8619]

Um Skip would have to want to work at ESPN first. He already turned them down 4 years ago when his contract was up.

[@princellasmith7562]

Skip’s main schtick is picking out certain players and either really loving or really hating them. ESPN doesn’t need to pay him to do that. They don’t need him. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Boxingfan-mg8mf]

ESPN should get rid of SAS and Shanon Sharpe they both think they are bigger then the hand that feeds them. They need to shut up and work.

[@joepzenz]

They wont trust me.

[@ezmonneyyy]

Skip Steve and Shannon all reunited on first take would be TV GOLD!!!!!

[@garysarpy835]

As much as we couldn't stand Skip, give credit where it's due. We all tuned in for YEARS.

[@kxngdavid]

Stephen A. just wanted to swing his wøød for everyone. "I'm the executive producer." "I'm the big shot over here." "First Take is my show." "I been carrying First Take for a decade +." ESPN is planning to move on from Stephen A. His replacement is already in the building.

[@d.hopkins2628]

@@kxngdavid Remember, Skip left Stephen A, in 2016, to leave for FS1. That, is 8 years ago, depending on what month, Skip left. Skip left and went to greener pastures, perhaps his thoughts. He was getting paid nicely at FS1. Stephen A, stay on the ship and it still was maintained. Awhile back Stephen A, did share about Skip wanting him etc. Skip, taken exception to it and refuted it. Opinion

[@micahjohnson138]

Like he should

[@LINKYZ100]

Where is the lie,you are simply hating 😂

[@r.m.90]

As usual. He is so full of himself.

[@Macen121487]

00:25 Yeah sorry I don't believe you.

[@dubzillaaaa]

Skip made Stephen A, if I were him I’d have a certain level of loyalty, bare minimum not making public statements about him. That’s just me though.

[@DonnelWilson-sf8hn]

Won't say that because Stephen A no sports to jus like skip does

[@steeze88]

He trying to mock skip in a nice way of insulting him with these videos

[@kevinstewart8054]

Some of Yall will be slaves to loyalty I see. Skip will be alright.

[@-GIANT-]

You should probably watch the video then. 🤷‍♂️

[@jjt8149]

sensitive skip fans when he’s the getting grilled, the fcking irony

[@tomanguyen]

Did skip ever come out and say he wants to return to ESPN? Why are we talking about this

[@JimmySleeze3k]

Skip is the hot topic right now

[@Boulouloupro]

For real Stephen A always want to flex his muscles for no reason like bro stop talking about the dude he did not ever open his mouth and say he wanted and and dude act like he the boss of ESPN smh

[@evansdarien5125]

@@Bouloulouprobruh he just showed espn saying something about skip he’s just talking about it

[@coldplayer9403]

Stephen A needs reasons to stroke his ego

[@Macen121487]

It's more like ESPN low-key wanted to announce his firing.

[@UTP504]

Skip is 73, he has his KZbin show and more importantly he has MILLIONS in the bank, he’ll be fine, I’m not worried about him.

[@OmarionH]

Fax

[@chrism6880]

I wouldn't be worried about him if he was broke, cause I don't care about him.

[@brianjackson3031]

@@chrism6880we appreciate your insight

[@legendtoni1094]

His yt show racking views in the 100s. He is done.

[@UTP504]

@@legendtoni1094 False, those 3 videos you’re referring to are obvious outliers, when you can clearly see just in the past 3 weeks or so he has multiple videos with 10k & 20k+ views. And if he is done, so what, he’s a 73 year old MULTIMILLIONAIRE, he’s fine either way.

[@danieltatum4262]

Stephen A sounds like he speeching for presidency 😂😂

[@broderickhunt5388]

Has Skip ever apologized to Shannon Sharpe? The disrespect was real!

[@chimeramon2765]

Skip isn't the apologizing type. There may be a few occasions when he's willing to apologize, but 75 to 85% of the time, he would rather take it to the grave before ever apologizing. I know someone who's almost 60, who thinks this way. He would rather laugh it off, make a joke, talk trash, or try to move on to the next subject than to officially apologize. Some see apologizing as a weakness or them giving away power.

[@LittleBoy08]

It's gay to apologize.

[@DeaconSlade]

​@@LittleBoy08 Perfect name for you. Only a little boy would say something like that.

[@Im_On_Pluto]

“Sorry I put yall on” is really what you want to hear ?

[@RoChede]

@@LittleBoy08 That's what all little brains believe.

[@jaybee7414]

Skip's ego is only surpassed by Stephen A's.

[@dwizzle1692]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@HawgWyldFishing]

SAS isn’t even in the same solar system as Skips

[@quazeemakande6143]

😂

[@chrisscott532]

And stephen a OWES it to Skip to bring him back to espn. Quite shameless video to watch honestly!

[@AnanseSavage]

​@@chrisscott532oh boy

[@DerrickLGuest]

"I pay attention to ratings and revenue." That's all I needed to hear. Back to building my business.

[@AlfBsure]

No One: Stephen A. Smith: 🗣️I’M #1

[@spliffgod5941]

For 12 years 😂😂

[@michaelbuettner1487]

All By himself so he says

[@himoverthere6716]

Bruh, my eyes couldn’t roll any harder when he said that shit. SMH.

[@KDtae]

Ain’t no more competition 😂 his main opp gone 😔

[@atowari]

🤣 He says it all the time, and has the audacity to say I’ll leave that for y’all to say.

[@bobbybland4979]

Skip invented the sports debate show. He literally built first take himself. Never forget that

[@DaExpoSing1]

When he told Shannon to take his glasses off, I knew it was over. 😂 RIP the skipsterr 😂that show was everything to him

[@alexhaynes2809]

He actually told him to put his glasses back on.

[@GG-mr9iz]

Cold Pizza

[@dagobert1234321]

PTI was doing it first and even they Kornheiser and Wilbon says their show was inspired by Siskel and Ebert

[@merveilmeok2416]

​@@dagobert1234321- You know your stuff🤜🙌👍

[@loupys]

Skip is the GOAT. Never missed a show. Since Cold Pizza with Woody Paige, Stephen A and First Take, Shannon and Undisputed, and now with him and Key. If he hangs em up, gonna be weird not tuning in to him in the mornings like I've done for past 20 years. Salute to him.

[@he-mansuncle7661]

Forgetting that Skip is the godfather of hot debate television. SAS came years later. He would still be talking about basketball if it wasn’t for him.

[@MrEOM41]

Skip and Stephen A really changed sports media from 2011 to 2016 they were must see television 📺 both deserved they 💐

[@obryn]

🤡😂🤣 No dude. Inside the NBA on TNT has changed the sports media. These two are clowns but they're entertaining to laugh at but Charles and co are the GOAT and changes the landscape

[@phatch5444]

No skip ruined sports constantly degrading the greatest player of our generation 🤡

[@Fatta007]

Facts

[@christiankarlkarganilla2763]

They changed morning sports shows tbh. Not the whole sports media. If anything, Inside the NBA did that

[@Fatta007]

​@@obrynNBA on TNT did not change sports debate 😂😂

[@AlexanderXtcSlayin]

Love it or hate it Stephan A & Skip would sky rocket ratings. They had some of the most entertaining debates.

[@GoldenState-hy6hh]

FACTS!!

[@heavenizmyhome718]

Exactly!!!! Those fiery debates is what made first take

[@ronnelljames4674]

No it would not

[@Ember_Janer]

Nah Skip isn’t the same anymore. No hate just keeping it 💯

[@_CPerk]

Definitely not 😂😂. Let the past be the past. No need to reboot those two.

[@pnojazz]

Give skippy a job???😂😂😂 The man is over 73 years old!!! Let him retire with all the millions he’s raked in for bad takes!😂

[@lookwutQdid]

Calling Molly the matriarch is hilarious

[@AaronBrooks7]

😂😂😂😂

[@jaysonbell7369]

That's fucked up

[@christophertarr9005]

@@lookwutQdid SAS wouldn’t even let his grandmama have that title.

[@MessiJamesTatum]

She is though, wtf are you on about? Do you even watch the show?

[@lookwutQdid]

@@MessiJamesTatum absolutely i do, but asking about me doesn’t support your “She is though” response care to explain?

[@LANELane-sz1qo]

Skip did this to himself. He thought he was above the law.

[@dontabaltimore1974]

He will be fine

[@velmanevarez2263]

What law? The law of woke?

[@cody0126a]

What law?

[@charlesclark9845]

@@LANELane-sz1qo S.A.S NEXT then Perkins they gonna end up hiring females because these guys get to personal

[@AccentShmaccent]

Yep, the fact that Fox chose him over Shannon is laughable…😂😂😂 Sharpe was always the more dynamic and entertaining.

[@marlonhoward338]

After SAS starting ringing off those names I instantly understood why First take was washing Undisputed🤷🏾‍♂️

[@terrellsmith785]

Me too

[@vav413]

SAS is so hurt that ESPN didn't ask him before the statement that he had to come out and do this to save face. Seriously

[@keziethedon]

That’s a bad look tho

[@adrybarr20]

There's rumblings that SAS contract negotiations with ESPN are going to be contentious to say the least.

[@GooniesNeverSayDie1980]

Stephen A Myth is lying, Stephen A approached the bosses because everybody been side-eyeing Stephen A since Max's departure and Whitlock dismantling SAS' book.

[@popcrnshower]

Stephen over here talking about himself for 90% of the video 😂

[@alanchavez623]

SAS, Skip, and Shannon would be crazy. I don’t mind seeing that. I actually think it would be entertaining.

[@JSteeleTheReal]

Best group of analysts ever existed

[@twistedmindswr1159]

It never happen in a million years.

[@jicocalica5677]

It did, they did one segment before in first take.

[@brianb6415]

The fact that they are talking about Skip shows how relevant Skip is. He’s 70+ years old and people have his name in their mouth.

[@davidjames6036]

Lol skip Payless is so relevant that noone watches his garbage show or garbage podcast 😂😂🤣🤣

[@spitzrealist86]

@@davidjames6036bruh homie is saying they are making money off his name. look at this video views compared to the other videos he uploaded. Skip name alone got him more views than those other videos. He went in for ten minutes about skip.

[@brianb6415]

@@spitzrealist86 Exactly! Spending all that time and energy on the man who gave him a shot 😂. People are funny especially once they make it. If anything just give skip his flowers and keep it moving

[@spitzrealist86]

@@brianb6415 I whole heartedly agree with that 💯💯💯brought him back to life but trying to dance on his grave is disgraceful. Give that man his flowers and keep it moving

[@brianb6415]

@@spitzrealist86 agreed! No one talks about that part. He helped Stephen A and there is no need to speak nothing but positives about Skip. It’s sad that people do that when they reach the top. He’s just showing who he really is.

[@mcoates326]

Lol the biggest backhand compliment in history

[@onlyonezay419]

Mans said he old as shi😂😂😂😂

[@etuboldon]

For real. "She was alright for me to date back in junior high, but i'm a big shot in law school now." lol

[@williamlong4523]

Right 🤣

[@BrownEyeZo3]

I'm not sure what I just listened to. The EGO was too loud to understand.

[@toonchi5264]

Lebatard getting flabby arms like Grammy. Lmfao

[@tomanguyen]

Sas never fails to remind everyone of his resume

[@ArtillaGrace]

As he should for those who need to be reminded....

[@tompabrady9798]

@@ArtillaGraceglazing is crazy

[@christopherarmata823]

You have always been transparent and honest with everything you done in life whether your viewers liked it or not and you do a great job

[@jimjjim9685]

“You know what I fantasize about? Spike Lee” 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 no didddyyyyyyyyyyyyy

[@lolovv2077]

That whole section was crazy 😂. We know what he means, but that could’ve been worded better

[@Yungestlean4507]

Lmfao bro was so serious when he said it too

[@Black____]

🧚🏼‍♂️ stuff stays on y'all mind.

[@KingAdonis03]

Lmfao I knew I was find this comment 😂 and he ended with Dick Wolf 😩

[@unNORMALized420]

He also said Tyler Perry... NO DIDDY!!!

[@debussy843]

I think Skip is retiring because of his age. He shakes really bad on his show and it's getting worse.

[@ne0n1nja247]

I think people legit dont wanna recognize that. He looks rough recently. Definitely lost weight

[@dkprimetv1832]

Nah he got fired

[@ajdaking507]

I mean he's in his mid 70s for skips sake. His job is demanding mentally and mental strain can lead to just as many problems

[@Ghostaredead]

He is getting old tho I figured his tv Career was coming to an end

[@Ghostaredead]

@@dkprimetv1832if he got fired he wouldn’t still be do shows on there

[@TheProphegy]

Not throwing shade but I think SAS likes being the top dog and draw at ESPN. None of the people he mentioned compete with him like Skip would. He likes being the popular kid that people gravitate to.

[@christophertarr9005]

Strange how the women on the show are the only ones that aren’t drama queens…

[@blaketindle4703]

Exactly lol

[@TODAYSmedia89]

No just ignorant AF when it comes to the WNBA

[@lightningjuniorsuper]

Perhaps bc the judgement would probably be somewhat harsher if they acted like SAS

[@LumeraLight1201]

You must have missed when they wouldn't shut up whining about the WNBA🙄

[@christophertarr9005]

@@LumeraLight1201 I’d imagine SAS and Disney set that up…

[@SunnyDarkoShow]

Skip went wrong getting that Keshawn guy as shannons replacement, Keyshawn the weakest analyst on T.V.

[@marcolaquatra4270]

He’s good. Shannon Leaving prolly hurt they were rlly good

[@NatoshaWalden]

Glad I’m not the only one

[@DaWarden02]

Skip's 73? Damn, in about 20 more years he can run for president!!

[@LeyroyJenkins]

At 93? Really? Are you trying to make a joke? You see the low reaction to your nonsense comment

[@ericaadamson9313]

Our daily reminder that SAS is number one in the mornings. Lol

[@FaceFamous]

Its getting old lmao😂

[@Joshua-oo1og]

Bro acting like he is the reason why they are number 1. Its just espn is bigger than the others

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

“ I pay attention to ratings and revenue”. That is what it is all about for SAS.

[@giol2643]

Who is he competing with in the morning tho?

[@gssmoke6399]

ESPN asked Stephen A Smith n he said hell no lol

[@mrgreekgm754]

Troy Aikman works for ESPN. Look what Skip did to Aikman in the 90's in a place like Texas! He would not be welcome back at ESPN in it's current form even without Shannon Sharpe!

[@FaceFamous]

@@mrgreekgm754 BRO STOP SPAMMING THAT ALL IN THE COMMENTS DAMN

[@mrgreekgm754]

@@FaceFamous Learn proper use of your shift key.

[@deantrellzenonadair]

@@FaceFamoushe obsessed

[@DenverJohn]

Stephen all up in Skip's business

[@Alexred94]

Skip can come to ESPN without being with SAS.

[@voiceofreason2674]

That wouldn't be a bad idea , but the thing is I think Skip has just gotten a lil too old and can't carry his own show anymore. Skip would have to be second fiddle to somebody up to the task of handling him, which is a RARE breed

[@TheKingofKings2272]

Yeah but I don’t think Skip is a draw anymore bro if he was Undisputed woulda been straight when Shannon left

[@pawprintz9461]

Won’t work

[@Alexred94]

@@TheKingofKings2272 skip needs a partner.his schtick was always annoying the man across him.and the cast he replaced Shannon did not work.

[@robbhayesmusic]

You the manager there or what?

[@iamcedricpowell8051]

No room for Skip at ESPN. Not a good fit. Skip a big boy. He can start his own show. He still has many fans. I am one of them. He has to find the right partners right and right concept

[@Dnizzle227]

Honestly They could just create their own after show

[@Goodworkriah]

Because they can’t afford it, they GUTTED ESPN for Pat Macafee and he’s STILL not even the #1 show on the network lol

[@jjt8149]

fans yeah right foh

[@BasicBodThor]

SAS "I won't call Skip" Also SAS "Here's my second video on Skip leaving ESPN"

[@RJWeir-tn4mn]

Stephen A is an old-school and loyal guy. He's not gonna hate on Skip, nor should he.

[@k-way8471]

Screaming A and loyal should not be used in the same sentence

[@onlyonezay419]

@@k-way8471screaming A 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MikeLaundry]

Stephen A singlehandedly destroyed ESPN.

[@Highboyy618]

@@MikeLaundrycry

[@Boxingfan-mg8mf]

But you can tell Stephen is happy witnessesing Skips downfall. He is loving it

[@300zx-sfy8]

ESPN has a big platform. He doesn’t have to be on your show. Plenty of places for him on ESPN. If someone helped me and it’s my turn to return the favor, I wouldn’t even think twice.

[@spiritrealmking9416]

You don’t get it. He don’t wanna same damn building with dude

[@daj3282]

Nonsense!! He just doesn’t want to work with him anymore, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. Having skip on there will do more harm than good and SAS is not the owner of ESPN

[@KJCK4]

First take the the most popular show on espn as far as debates skip is not taking anything less then that

[@300zx-sfy8]

@@spiritrealmking9416 I don’t think you get it. If SAS owns ESPN, then he can do that. Without that he’s just an employee.

[@lightningjuniorsuper]

Optics would look bad since they just signed a new deal with Shannon

[@DJBugsy215]

Bravo💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾 Stephan A Smith is the best man! He got big plans love it

[@mitchconner6316]

Stephen A has rubbed me the wrong way on so many topics but I must say he is handling everything between Skip, Shannon, and himself quite admirably. I appreciate his ability to navigate through all this without throwing shade at anyone and keeping it respectful towards all parties

[@deepaknambisan3251]

He is graciousness personified 🤔🤔🤔

[@hewoguys2506]

what u on about behind the scenes hes laughing his head off yeah in public he plays humble but like everyonr in media its dog eat dog skip is getting his medience dont worrt stephen and like everyone in media they will get theres happens all the time

[@JohnnyCooper-hm2zl]

Because he is too consumed …talking about himself.

[@BestShootermanUbz]

You must’ve watched a completely different video

[@TheKidwonda]

That’s my whole thing is people act like Skip is some young whipper snapper. He is 73 and has been at the zenith of his profession as both a journalist and tv personality. His notoriety, impact and bank account reflect that. It was time. The game passed him by

[@tjnew2260]

When it was Shannon it was immediately “I want him”

[@jbestderulo45]

Shannon that dude.. Skip kinda washed these days..

[@tjnew2260]

@@jbestderulo45 true!!!

[@emperorvalor7839]

Look at what Undisputed devolved into without Shannon. Consider how First Take's success has improved with his addition. SAS knew what that combo would do.

[@fupalover]

​@@tjnew2260As we saw Shannon was the reason undisputed was successful

[@the5-starreview871]

SA is right on. Skip is 73 years old. He has dominated the landscape for many years. I gather he would agree with SA. Skip is still the GOAT

[@wiz383]

13:18 😂😂😂 “as long as he could” I love the lowkey shade

[@danielandrassy407]

Sports has changed so dramatically since both skip and steven started debating each other.

[@justinfaulkner7494]

Stephen A should just doing a interview with skip that might be the most watched video on the net

[@lisalistener]

no Shannon should have him on club shay shay 😂

[@mackmal2413]

"But I forgive my buddy"😂😂😂😂😂

[@BoodaSDavis]

How Hov said it “Ninja want my old 💩, buy my old albums 💿.”

[@HISWATCHMEN]

SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK !

[@hymnalstar1822]

Yeah - this is the most fire comment in this bih

[@Anthonycheesman2024]

Let’s cut the crap Stephen a smith takes some glee in skip failing.

[@basketballFanMD]

that whole clip at the beginning was just a flex 🤣

[@javierrufus]

Skip living rent free in y’all’s heads!!!😅😅😅😅😅😂😂😂😂

[@EllieVelli]

I think Shannon would lowkey be pissed is Skip made his way to ESPN

[@DispatchCenter-z6i]

id rather have skip debate stephen a than shannon tbh

[@jml5100]

Low key?

[@nathanguzman1155]

@@DispatchCenter-z6i nahh Shannon and skip debate era was legendary

[@thetarheel2010j]

Naw man… we don’t need no more trolling

[@GahDayuumm]

SAS lies and trolls

[@zerorush9296]

LOL there's plenty of trolling on espn even without Skip

[@AlexRosner-v8t]

Skip > SAS

[@anthonycarter9278]

SAS act like he run ESPN

[@OMGFrijoles]

Skip Steven A First Take was peak television. Must watch TV every morning.

[@bezmoney]

Never bite the hand that feeds you

[@machomusprime50]

Y'all act like Skip picked SAS at a soup kitchen. 😂😂😂 He needed SAS just as much because they had excellent chemistry. He wouldn't have been on the show otherwise. I wasn't charity.. It's a mutually beneficial situation

[@steviefresh88]

You obviously didn't watch the video

[@3x739]

@@machomusprime50skip has been doing this since the 70s, he did not need SA

[@bezmoney]

@@steviefresh88 actually I watched the video but it's a general statement. No need to take things literally

[@manfromthepast]

He never did,always showed him respect actually.

[@andrewbristow2817]

The fact ESPN released that statement without SAS knowing gives us an idea of how the contract negotiations are going.

[@GooniesNeverSayDie1980]

Or Stephen A Myth could be lying, he keeps flip-flopping on how much power he has over First Take. One day Stephen A is, "EVERYTHING GOES THROUGH ME FIRST ABOUT PERTAINING TO FIRST TAKE!". The next day, "Everything doesn't go through me first, it's the bosses, I didn't know.".

[@stanleyopara]

No more loyalty anymore for someone who dragged you from the dead.

[@donecharlton]

SAS does not realize that real bosses don’t have a boss.

[@MissOWorldwide]

I think he does. That's why he is investing in his own.

[@RonJP-pm7jp]

Everyone has a boss or someone to answer to. No one is just running wild.

[@SCOOBYGD]

He's trying to start a production company

[@SuperSonic_868]

​@@RonJP-pm7jp This dude is clearly unemployed. He got no boss.

[@RonJP-pm7jp]

@@SuperSonic_868 must be. That’s the wrong mentality to have because we are always held accountable to someone even if it’s our family.

[@CharlesDriver-hj4xp]

Heckle telling Jeckle they won't be getting back together is hilarious 😂

[@ourayjoe7291]

He told his producers to quiet down 🤣🤣🤣

[@Asapfredbug99]

Dawg😂😂😂

[@mac_cam.8439]

He sound like that one angry father

[@brownB53]

He'll never speak to his "Bosses" like that

[@xolabusakwe4504]

😂😂😂

[@kikovazquez7277]

But a couple of minutes later his producers probably whispered in his ear that he had left Molly off the recitation of his "team". They did him a huge favor if that's how it happened, but I was thinking when he was giving mention and props to the women who appear on 1st Take, that he had left Molly out. But then he saved himself and promoted her to "Matriarch".

[@marvc9048]

He is the prime example of why you don't help others smh

[@RoLive95]

After what he did to shannon?

[@terranceburrs5832]

Helping others is great, but you can't go on and constantly disrespect those who you helped, and then expect them to be okay with the constant disrespect because you gave them an opportunity.

[@ricanLegend2003]

@@RoLive95even Shannon doesn’t hold the grudge.

[@SankofaNYC]

Before you all run with this idea... Do you even know if Skip is ASKING for help??? Stephen A was a young man when Skip was, just like Stephen A is now, looking for FRESH NEW TALENT. Skip is over 70 and has been on tv for decades and had his own Podcast show just like this one. Why are you all acting like he's 24, poor, with no where to go. Lol...

[@bkm4926]

​@ricanLegend2003 Shannon won't work with skip again tho.

[@RandomFilmz]

Not only am I proud as a black man, but as a man period point blank. I have a brand new amount of respect for you my brother at this time that is absolutely unmeasurable. I feel your truthfulness to be self evident and very refreshing. Much Love to you and your entire team from the Carolinas......

[@SquilliamFancySonn]

If that happen Shannon would quit or FS1 would pay him $50,000,000 a year to return

[@mrgreekgm754]

And Troy Aikman. What Skip did to him was way worse!

[@beyondthedetails]

@@mrgreekgm754What did he do?

[@WalkingWallet]

​@@beyondthedetails basically implied he was 🌈 in his book, back when Troy was playing I believe

[@antonperry4694]

Fox didn't want shannon no more either

[@nikkisixx29]

shannon aint same without Skip. shannon aint doing anything on ESPN either

[@GodlyNatureYT]

I'm glad he said no, you can't have him on the show along with Shannon

[@arturboy777]

Skip and Shannon don't have any beef. Shannon wanted to stay in Undisputed, Skip wanted him to stay, the bosses fired him.

[@GodlyNatureYT]

@@arturboy777 Shannon did not get fired, when he did nothing wrong. He left on his on.

[@arturboy777]

@@GodlyNatureYT No man, Shannon was fired by the producers. He even said that he was confused as to why.

[@TheScottThomas]

At 73 he’s had a phenomenal career so hats off to Skip. He’s helped elevate a lot of peoples careers and has nothing to be ashamed of, everyone has to hang the gloves up at some point.

[@Sanchezx22]

"That time is a far cry for where I am today" gotta remember that line for my girl

[@justathought7421]

I aint gonna lose sleep if skip rides off into the sunset.

[@hithere9495]

Stephen (I’m # 1) A Smith

[@kerrydavis7915]

I just want like one episode with Skip vs Stephen A. & Skip vs Madd Dogg. Nothing permanent but like a one off would be great.

[@PPPZONE1]

Y’all make it seem like Skip was fired by ESPN… I thought the old producer of First Take was offered job with FOX and he wanted to take Skip with him. But what do I know…

[@jamesrobbins5347]

Probably the best take you've ever done Stephen A

[@BloggerMusicMan]

I really like your attitude on this. Some things were good at the time you did them. But when you're at a different place in your life, it's not advisable to try and recreate it if it's not in your best interest. That's not disrespect for the people who created the thing with you in the past.

[@JsPerspective]

💯💯❤

[@ItspartyTime2]

Well spoken and said let the Critics continue to critic, If it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Salute 🫡

[@garthleadon8483]

When he started given off the names without the audio they all look like they were rapping like Eminem!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MichaelBrown-ul4kr]

You don’t run ESPN dude.. ESPN doesn’t revolve around you..

[@curtishancock432]

It kinda does. He has the highest rated show.

[@Fruit17-ip4vl]

In a way it does . SAS is the executive producer of First Take. He decides who is a part of the show, who comes on, etc. As long as that show is number one in the ratings that is all that matters! He is very ambitious! Money 💰 is always the motivation!

[@RatedTypeR]

He gets the money he asks for, he tells the production staff to put the cameras on him, and in this segment he told his producers to be quiet when they were just doing their jobs, I’m sure. Yea, ESPN does revolve around him.

[@ostv_officiel]

​@@Fruit17-ip4vlshows are nothing for ESPN😅😅...their bread and butter is live sport. SAS is very very disposable for ESPN. He's there for one job: shiting on black athletes

[@Jukeboxster]

if you are the centerpiece of the most popular show on the network, some power comes with that

[@123mikey1000]

To be honest I would of thought they would get rid of Keyshawn not skip

[@JimmySleeze3k]

I hope he’s next because Keyshawn is hard to watch

[@jarofe88]

This is the most honest and profound I’ve ever heard Stephen A. Smith speak. You are class personified, sir. I love it!

[@slimmjonesjr3206]

Soon as I heard Dan say it ,I knew Stephen A would respond 😅😅😅

[@d77543020]

Kind of a cold take if you ask me when you were down skip reached out his hand now I'm not sure if skip is asking for a handout but for you to completely shut it down it's cold to me

[@matbomb234]

i feel like skip is setting these guys up. he has not comment on his departure from FS1 but it might be due to something bigger. debate shows are so saturated now

[@Hawtdonuts]

So obvious SAS asked espn to issue a statement regarding Skip so he can pretend to react to it.

[@curtishancock432]

This is based off of what evidence??

[@prajwal1402]

Stephen A - I mean no disrespect- proceeds to disrespect Stephen A - I throw no shade - proceeds to throw shade

[@edwardjones1482]

So is ESPN supposed to just hire everyone that leaves fs1 ? , is fs1 just supposed to hire everyone from espn ?

[@prajwal1402]

@@edwardjones1482 nope not at all. I am just saying what Stephen A does.

[@RosaCcana]

How do you handle multiple camera setups for videos like this one?