Stephen A. Smith Shares His Hot Takes On NBA Free Agency, Kawhi & Team USA | Ep 29

NBA Legends and former teammates Udonis Haslem and Mike Miller welcome Stephen A. Smith! Watch the guys talk about the media, being real on-air, Tyler Herro, OJ Simpson, and much more!
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Chapters:
00:00-02:51 Intro
02:51-07:25 Being Stephen A
07:25-13:03 The origin story
13:03-16:11 Ad break
16:11-21:39 Shaq’s part
21:39-30:01 The Iverson dynamic
30:01-39:11 Media and relationships
39:11-43:30 The Herro situation
43:30-50:39 Being real on air
50:39-55:26 Offseason headlines
55:26-1:01:28 A rant about Kawhi
1:01:28-1:05:32 The 76ers adding PG
1:05:32-1:12:11 Getting locked in
1:12:11-1:14:00 Back to Embiid
1:14:00-1:16:51 Too Easy
1:16:51-1:20:00 What about the Pelicans?
1:20:00-1:27:55 Switching to Boxing
1:27:55-1:33:34 OJ Simpson
1:33:34-1:48:15 Stephen A vs. the cynics
1:48:15-1:49:51 Wrapping up
1:49:51-1:51:13 OG’s Advice
#nba #miamiheat #heat #udonishaslem #ogs #mikemiller #stephenasmith #firsttake #kawhileonard #joelembiid #boxing #tylerherro #shaq #shaquilleoneal #paulgeorge #heatculture

[@hunterharden2333]

i’m listening to steven a talk about kawhi and they just announced him stepping out of Olympic competition, he spoke it into existence

[@spitzrealist86]

Facts I love it bc he was right💯💯💯💯

[@TheOGsShow]

🔮

[@billzglo_1]

And ppl hate on the man but all he speaks is FAXX

[@BILLY_BO]

When i heard the news i was like oooooh they lucky SAS is on vacation right now. He would of had a blast on first take with this news

[@darrylcrane253]

Running his mouth Derrick White took Kwae spot on team USA

[@leninnivar]

This episode was amazing..i think this crew might be it..its as real as it gets. Love these OGS 🙌🏾🔥🔥✊🏾

[@GameAdrenalineBlog]

Lmao Stephen A not letting himself get cut off I love it

[@BeardedRealm]

When has he ever let someone cut him off haha

[@augustv3ryown446]

SAS was not stopping until he got that take off lmao

[@jaseallenson316]

Yeah and like almost all of his takes, im sure it some bullshit. Dude is such a clown.

[@BobTheB0SS]

@@jaseallenson316Let’s reserve the clown status for the Skip Bayless’s and Ryan Hollins’s of the world.

[@Mj_3623]

@@jaseallenson316You’re definitely fucking trippin ‼️😬

[@peterlyraymond2065]

Watching Miller read the AD is hilarious

[@jaredgoldstein1548]

Thinking the same thing. Just as funny, UD always is too but he got the shades to hide it

[@namasdante]

I swear Stephen A starts off EVERY interview saying the same shit for 30mins. We get it dawg! 🤣

[@thefreakyrobber0]

He gotta do that for y'all goofies who hate on him 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤷🏾‍♂️

[@malikxshabazz443]

Cause they ask him the same damn questions every time to start off..lol; as if they don’t already know his ass.

[@carsyntruong4881]

then click off the video buddy 😂his name in the mfn title

[@radudley28]

That ask him the same questions, so he has to be consistent

[@crtv9617]

There is always an audience that actually doesn’t know. New platform new people

[@j-fei676]

The quietest version of UD ever

[@jaronq_808]

SAS is one of those dudes where you just sit down and listen lol

[@thomasedwards110]

We come here for UD!

[@stevenale1002]

​@@jaronq_808 yeah cause you have to process the bullcrap 😂

[@jaronq_808]

@@stevenale1002 mmhmm lol

[@ExtraConvo]

I can't believe he entertaining his b.s

[@pSmurf954]

That beat in the intro is hard af 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@darrellturner3741]

Some real og shii 🦾

[@HomerunsamSOSA]

Low riders immediately come to mind.

[@InfamousSslickX]

Best intro out of all the basketball podcasts

[@hughes4402]

Agree. I actually didn’t like it for a while until I listened to the melody pairing of the bass and high synth

[@malikxshabazz443]

That weed smoking muzik..Sandeas(GTA).

[@paredg2]

My all time favorite Stephen A interview was when he interviewed Lavar Ball 😂😂😂

[@gffsgcc]

does he talk about that in this pod?

[@jaseallenson316]

Dude is a clown

[@jato337]

🤣🤣🤣 have to watch it occasionally bcuz Lavar was that outta pocket and Stephen A was letting him know that

[@zenchick954]

OG supporting OGs!! Love that you’re bringing on mire guests and expanding your scope. Keepin it 🔥

[@anthonyvelasquez3660]

We got UD and SAS before GTA6? This is what you call a legendary W episode lol.

[@daoriginalpeople128]

As a Cowboy fan and Lebron fan I hated SAS but after listening to this interview. He earned a lil of my Respect .

[@spitzrealist86]

This interview was fire 😤💪🏾this that one right here 💯💯💯

[@TheKos2Kos]

Already liking it cuz u know this gonna be good, whether you like SAS or not

[@Fortune332]

🧢

[@vanessagrayman2194]

People rooting for SA’s downfall

[@Fortune332]

@@vanessagrayman2194 he’s public about rooting for others downfall. He’s on national television doing it. No mercy for a turncoat

[@jaseallenson316]

Just more of his pewing nonsense and his favoritism to pkayers he fucks with as people. Talking shit about certain players, saying they dont want it, dont show up all the time and whatnot....but then says miami screwed up by not getting lillard. Talk about a guy who half asses it and will never be part of dhampionship team. Cant have a guy making that kind of money who not only is one of if not the worst defensive guard but the dude doesnt even care or try on that end. And ripping herro for not always bringing his A game to help Butler, well Butler has been probably the most gwme manged player in league since coming to miami and even when he is out there in regular season he is on cruise control for much of it. I was loving it when Riley finally called him out on his bullshit.

[@jaseallenson316]

Then this dude said "why did Haney take the fight with Ryan being overweight...now i cant see you taking a punch from Tank". Smfh. Steven A always saying he dont care and doesnt lose sleep over the trolls and people talking shit. I sure hope he doesnt think Haney is losing sleep, stressing that he shouldnt have fought Ryan after missing weight cuz now Steven A doesnt think he can take a punch from Tank. He is such a clown.

[@BeatzByDuvv]

Stephen A spoke Kawhi not playing in the Olympics into existence

[@JAYTEAM187]

Yo Steve A Smith. If you see this congrats on that hundred mil my guy. You deserve it.

[@cwill5767]

relax u not gettin any bro 😂

[@JAYTEAM187]

@@cwill5767 I don't need his money I'm already worth 11 mil. 😆 Suck on that basement dweller.

[@MrGrownman455]

SAS going at youtubers, Podcasters and all of social media 😂 about time someone did.

[@donaldnewman5836]

If you stand with this House N you are very slow. This man was lying when he opened up his mouth.

[@deadboyyami8350]

Mike Miller got a mouth full of dip. Spit cup right in front of the camera 😂😂😂

[@Mynameismurph]

Stephen A. is borderline ego maniac. You can tell how he just won’t stop talking for anyone.

[@bryceduval8162]

Legendary episode before even watching

[@Fortune332]

🧢, you must be getting a check from Steven A.

[@GeeCruz-rb3wt]

You must be on drugs

[@spitzrealist86]

Facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯straight fire

[@BLACKMAAT]

NO ONE IN NEW YORK CITY KNEW STEPHEN A SMITH BEFORE HE STARTED WORKING FOR ESPN. HIS HISTORY IS A MYSTERY

[@MOLICIOUS69]

I only knew him because of Skip Bayless

[@johnwinston1499]

Awesome episode

[@MrJrLewis23]

Listening to this as news breaks that Kawhi is pulling out of Team USA (pause) is funny af! lol

[@miami201223]

Good choice honestly im sure management pushed him to back out too which they should’ve they’re protecting the investment.

[@TheOGsShow]

🔮

[@davidcampbell4169]

Great episode 👏🏾🔥🔥🔥

[@Miles_305]

Dropping 💎's like a pg...great convo

[@rickypheng1550]

They understand the voice of SAS. Mike not being there sucked but the respect to hear him

[@bryanjotzat7163]

This one gon be a 🔥 watch y’all keep hittin it outta da park wit yo guests love y’all’s content keep it up like da real OGS YALL IS

[@MercG3]

I love the inclusiveness of this podcast 💯 it's nothing but love between brothers and family

[@geek4980]

you guys are on a roll, this is becoming one of the BEST podcasts

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

Dawg that Stephen A.Smith and Allen Iverson story was hysterical LMFAOOOOOO, bro was flabbergasted

[@BuiltDifferentBobby]

The tyler herro content is 100% facts, i love tyler. I feel lots of embarassment from the fanbase because of all the fans that are so quick to want him gone. his injuries have all been flukey in the playoffs, not his fault. he can win games for us.

[@anangelmagnet]

great interview, thanks guys

[@hugh_jazznuts]

Not cookie cutter advice on the outro, i definitely needed to hear that. Much respect.

[@Banana-wu6te]

Love the 🐐 lil Wayne shirt on Udonis Haslem

[@collinphillips4480]

Love hearing from the OG's. Also appreciate SAS's take on Herro. Note to producers: There's a noticeable echo when SAS talks - I'm thinking it's a combo of SAS's especially high volume and maybe because Mike's on Zoom. In any event, appreciate everyone who helps put this content out.

[@TheKingJackson11]

One shoe Mike will always be legendary!

[@MOLICIOUS69]

😂😂those playoffs

[@juangallegos256]

Its been like 20 minutes of hearing UD say “uhuh” “yup” 🤣🤣🤣 worst guess Mike miller has booked!

[@zayswags1691]

probably my favorite episode or the ones with bam

[@Och93hi50]

Damn needed to hear this shit lol

[@Plantpoweredlyfe]

Great interview fellas!!! Very informative

[@johnjebrowski]

SAS still pretending that he was a hooper. Why didn't he tell them about the 6 inch screw in his kneecap 😂😂

[@tyhunchooo8734]

UD been amazing on ESPN

[@Flaminhotmo247]

Another great interview!!! Love 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@skymav6]

He's so hypocritical when it comes to Lebron. LeBron is a BASKETBALL player. You are a BASKETBALL Analysts. You said a whole bunch of things you like about him that have nothing to do with basketball then get upset when he's defensive. You're always damning him with faint praise. Y'all want him to be honest about everything meanwhile you criticize every word he says so when he's tactical you call him a liar. Maybe Stephen A will eventually leave Stephan As world and join earth with the rest of us.

[@DarwentDesign]

love him or hate him stephen a is entertaining 🤣

[@Michael-ld2np]

Fireee episode

[@athens_1psvr31]

Wants to hold people accountable when their performance isn’t as expected, but can’t take it about him. He still thinks players created a narrative about him. It was already in the streets. At that time he might not have heard the streets talking, but those players and professionals were echoing what they were hearing and seeing.

[@TheMrMasterChief12]

Now he's comparing his workout routine to professional athletes... This guy man

[@manharcheema177]

Man this guy can yap lol

[@bigomeezy7549]

Dope Interview 😎👍

[@johnnywashington3324]

Stephen a smith rules

[@MrGrownman455]

Man I hope Tyler Herro see this!!!!!

[@billzglo_1]

BROOO I CHOKED ON MY EATS 1:17:20 LMAOOOOOOO

[@isaacakindipe2846]

He was acting like he ain’t know who BI is😭😭

[@luckiimike3309]

No diddy on keeping B.I accountable 😂😂

[@athens_1psvr31]

People have the concept backwards. Hearing is just the sound coming in. Listening takes focus and attention. I heard someone talking and I listened to what someone said are two totally different acts.

[@airosmani23]

When are you getting Riley ?

[@smithsfan425]

As Heat fans, we need fuckin answers

[@dannymarcial9139]

Mike miller can’t get a word in lol….raise your hand on the app 😂

[@tiemann55]

Another great interview

[@DaG00df3lla]

He nailed that Herro part

[@pheanawinfield2357]

THIS IS GOOD!!!!

[@AngeloReddick-jj6cd]

Great interview. 😊

[@Krazieserg123]

best intro music ever

[@KillerRobot9]

Elite Podcast. UD is up next.

[@Funkswitit]

Ozempic is wild 😂

[@valitusedwards5849]

Thanks SAS for calling out stephen jackson for being a HATER!! He's hating on you and Shannon Sharpe! Great episode! Congrats to the OGs!

[@omarmac1]

The live tv is always 7 second delayed

[@ricardoleazard7892]

Best guest ever where ever he goes he always bring is A+ game always yall ask somme great questions great show best interview have seen in a long time thanks

[@daoxx777]

Great show

[@daoxx777]

Ud and Mike Miller were just sitting there though.. should have added more to the conversation

[@kushshah9177]

Bro Stephen A is fucking masterful in wordplay cadence 😂

[@BB-tk4hr]

SAS in da building!!

[@OneIronBite]

Ticket Tv about to cook on this interview

[@Dj.Hylanda]

Ticket TV need to cook on his own interviews😂😂😂

[@OneIronBite]

😂😂😂 they scared to go on his channel ​@@Dj.Hylanda

[@YaBoyyJohnNBA]

The OGs X Stephen A. Smith?! Sheesh 🔥

[@EricK-ir8np]

Love Stephen A!! Let the HATERS HATE!! They 🤡’s anyway!! 😂😂😂🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@BLACKMAAT]

THERE IS NO BIGGER 🤡 THAN STEPHEN A SMITH. YOU MUST BE RELATED TO THE JUDAS 🐍 SNAKE

[@thomrivera8352]

We got this fire ass intro before GTA6

[@willjourney887]

Stephen A “The Goat” Smith in the building 🎙️🔥

[@antoine697]

OG’s 💪🏾

[@imsopaule3272]

Literally sitting here watching this and kawhi withdrew from the Olympics guess SAS talked him out of it 🤣🤣

[@ad2swift]

SA....stop it. YOU are NOT from the streets.

[@draday7793]

Lol😂!!!

[@hungerbrothers8388]

You familiar with Hollis Queens?

[@ad2swift]

@hungerbrothers8388 And??? I'm from South side Chicago...the Wild 100s to be exact. Either or means what? A street dude??? FOH

[@817akamrtalktoomuch]

You act like it's comes with a "street nihga" starter pack, fresh with a stocking cap, a pair of dickies and some jump man's. Those of us that were blessed to survive and advance now wear uniforms and suits, own businesses and give back to the same communities we helped f' up. Grow the f up, Stephen A. did....and that's what you should gain from the content..amongst other gems.

[@anthonyvance8757]

@@ad2swiftnobody gives a fucc ..grown man claiming a block he don’t own 🤡

[@PardeepBains10]

Here’s a hot take: hot takes have ruined sports coverage

[@brandonsmith3675]

STEPHEN A SMITH vs the cynics is REAL SPIT!!! If ya'll don't run that whole segment back to peep the wisdom in that, then you don't want understanding. We have to learn from the men like this now so that we can become those men when their gone. This 💩 REAL real!!! 💯

[@thomasedwards110]

Man he is really feeling himself

[@MrJrLewis23]

Cracking a kneecap, going up for a layup is wild.

[@uchiha_legend1]

That "DAMN" was so outta pocket. At 8:36

[@davidpeters3857]

Legendary sports journo

[@EmoryRicks]

I see this more common incorrectly defining listening vs hearing. "Hearing is an involuntary process through which noise and vibrations cause the fluid in the ears to move, sending the sound to the brain. In contrast, listening is a voluntary action whereby one makes conscious efforts to understand the sound once it reaches the brain".

[@TheOGsShow]

You hear me but you not listening 🗣️

[@JohnnyScumbagg]

Hey hey hey hey run for yo life

[@smithsfan425]

The most painful thing about these podcasts is hearing athletes read these ads verbatim with no preparation. Like nails to a chalkboard.

[@FiDjable]

Embiid is 30, has never reached the 2nd round of the playoffs, has never had a better playoff stats than regular season stats in a season, yet these two think that he is better than Jokic or even AD? It's like saying Harden is better than DWade, because he is a stat machine in regular season. Regular seasons means nothing when you're a 30 year old man without any success against the best, when it matters the most.

[@colewprldmusic]

He’s never got past the second round. They lost in the 2nd round against Toronto or am I mistaken

[@malikxshabazz443]

Whoever edited this show should be Fired!..

[@michaeldub1590]

Add national champions to the intro man

[@Idkbruh5]

Why?

[@markied2873]

1:20:45 UD confirmed Ingram to Miami 😂

[@nsesites]

I'm voting for the person who gave up his Wealth for his Country vs. the person who gave up his Country for his Wealth.

[@ShawnReed-ny1hd]

Sas talking about someone not having a junpshot when he averaged 1.5ppg in college is hilarious 😂

[@GasIsForevr]

He never played in college

[@GasIsForevr]

And if don’t play basketball and someone doesn’t have a jump shot, you can’t say anything

[@KoalaShop-u8o]

Stephen A, "I would never question a professional athletes injury except that brother ben simmions", LITREALLY 30 SECONDS LATER, "Now im not questioning if we was injured or not we get all that" this man is the biggest goofy in all of sports media.

[@BLACKMAAT]

ITS TIME FOR JIM TROTTER TO DO A VIDEO TO KENDRICK LAMAR'S RECORD TELLING STEPHEN A SMITH "YOU ARE NOT BLACK LIKE ME"

[@coachpowell3544]

Stephen A’s very smart

[@bigwash8598]

33:52😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@poppasmurf3670]

Reason I hate the Kawhi take is because he’s never said the same thing about Derrick Rose. Both are injured but you like one more than the other so you have completely different opinions.

[@stephonadair5931]

My starting line up was Steph, Ant, Bron, AD, Joel / Bench should of been Jrue, Devin Kawhi, KD, Bam

[@litodat233]

Before zaza ruined kawhi career in 2016 he was dpoy & 2nd in mvp voting spurs were 65-17 and he didn’t even hit his prime yet zaza landed wrong on his leg and it ruined kawhi it’s crazy man