Addressing the Pat McAfee situation

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[@dangelobrown87]

You didn't root for Max Kellerman

[@Noodlezoop]

He didn't like him. Thought he was bad for ratings. It seems he was right

[@kamatisman6528]

Facts

[@NachoTacoDollars]

Who?

[@Michael-tc1dm]

He was trash but yes he didn't root for him.

[@JamaalMills]

That T.o. debate was it for max

[@gregorykinsey3318]

Roots for teammates and colleagues. Unless their name is Max Kellerman

[@77waygodh11]

Stop crying for Max 😂

[@andrewb1416]

@@77waygodh11 I don’t think he’s crying for Max as much as he’s highlighting the hypocrisy

[@francmittelo6731]

He did his best for Max Kellerman, but Max Kellerman doesn't have the personality for shows like First Take, First Things First, Undisputed and etc. Even Chris Broussard has been more expressive because he has realized that is what it takes to make these "debate shows" successful i.e. chemistry between the presenters and outrageous expressions that doesn't turn the fans off. Max Kellerman didn't have it. Max Kellerman was way too careful to not sound like that "racist White guy," but these types of shows low key need the White presenters to be a little racist, or a Black presenter who is willing to be the Oreo cookie. LOL

[@TLR1988]

You ain't root for him either or you'd be watching/listening to his show but yet you're here.

[@andrewb1416]

@@TLR1988 being here removes the possibility of also consuming Max’s content?

[@Fisherdanpro23]

Except for the man, the myth, the legend! Max Kellerman!

[@patriotskingnation8084]

Maxx was boring a change was needed

[@PopJames-qq2fo]

If he's so good why didn't they run to him like Shannon Pat Cam and Mase.... Max is cool company Man nothing more

[@jonmolina948]

Max wasn’t it. I liked him on HBO Boxing. He’s so legitimately intelligent and critical, it goes over many people’s heads. He’s not great with mainstream sports. They were trampled by Undisputed.

[@jonpark6650]

@@jonmolina948 Intelligent people are officially put on notice for the Myth's Show ?

[@AnDr3w066]

@@patriotskingnation8084but they were number 1 with ratings going up…

[@user-pc9oj9ci1r]

Stephen A Smith has really mastered talking without saying anything

[@khubs786]

LEGIT!!!

[@dafunkdafunk]

Bruh I was waiting the whole time for him to actually address Pat like the title of this video says..

[@dogster486]

100 percent facts.

[@toysruskiddd]

Stephen A could have handled the Max Kellerman situation differently instead of PURPOSELY publicly disrespecting the man on his own show or other platforms

[@romnumiv4]

If you think he says nothing you gotta hear Joy Taylor. She can ramble endlessly and say jack shit.

[@jeffdaly6108]

Despite what he says, Stephen A loves the drama just as much as a Real Housewife

[@keithmoore6334]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hexagonoctogon3140]

You mean you do? Cuz now u have something with substance to watch instead of porn

[@Sethlimel]

Stop hating

[@RowenaBurriss]

Facts

[@RowenaBurriss]

He's always been a drama king and love the attention n drama and act like he don't .

[@andrewb1416]

Unless that teammate happens to be Max Kellerman.

[@rcbrown22]

Agreed 💯

[@martinlopes9437]

Difference is even if he wanted to ban him he really can’t cause ESPN owner wouldn’t allow it. Pat shows rivals first take itself

[@ThaOracle587]

Notice how he never mentions max lol

[@SirSuperFlyy]

You tried to sabotage Max Kellerman!

[@SirSuperFlyy]

You should invite Max Kellerman on your show.

[@arbitScaleModels]

No way Max would come on. Stephani stabbed him in the back and the front, then kicked him while he was down. And all for no reason whatsoever.

[@Peewyld]

@@arbitScaleModels Stephen a put max on first take.. ratings went up after max left.. stop crying; people get fired and quit jobs every day

[@arbitScaleModels]

@@Peewyld You are right, but that's not my point. Stephen A could have split while showing some class. How did Max deserve to be dragged in the dirt? He is the one good white guy in sports tv.

[@gregorymorrow4603]

A if he did that he just might get close to Shannon katt interview maybe not 60 mil views but it would do numbers

[@danabenjamin3300]

Did ratings really go up after he left?

[@jackdanielss]

Max Kellerman says hold my beer

[@easlam5503]

Here we go again

[@TheW1ZARDofZ]

Drama A Smith 😂😂😂

[@clngfanflyr]

Steve Urkel Smith 😆

[@newname9064]

Stephen Ape

[@demetriushill9725]

​@@newname9064I see what you feel about black folks hiding behind your computer

[@Painisme9]

@@demetriushill9725it’s people like you bruh 😂

[@demetriushill9725]

@Painisme9 like me what

[@mohamedhoromtallah8902]

You have too many situations!

[@Michael-tc1dm]

Always drama with smith.

[@sputnikalgrim]

Cuz he’s a narcissist knucklehead.

[@KenSherman]

Yet you all don't live his life for you to easily speak about it. Your comments or “chirping” show your ignorance. Particularly, the 2nd and 3rd comments. But I can feel the spirit in the 1st comment; no specificity needed.

[@ericwallen]

Just trade out Stephen for Max

[@eddiebeestraw9993]

@@KenShermananything that’s public can be spoken about. Get off your knees

[@ShruteFarms001]

I don't trust a word that comes from stevens mouth. Mister 1.5 points in a game

[@scrambledgolf1580]

It was 1 game then he broke his knee.

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

And that's a lot of words coming out

[@ShruteFarms001]

@@scrambledgolf1580 how do you get 1.5 points in 1 game?

[@goptions4678]

Sas is full of sht got exposed stupid biography

[@mrknucklehead5882]

What’s so hard to believe about him hitting 17 shots in a row and getting offered a scholarship on the spot? You can tell he’s a great athlete from that boxing video a few years back.

[@ef3602]

YOU'RE THE PROBLEM, STEPHEN A.

[@kamatisman6528]

Facts

[@Tolybos]

How?

[@jonmolina948]

Ironically, Skip is power tripping at Fox. Skip and Stephen A will reunite one day.

[@raavhollywood]

Yep

[@MambaFocus81]

I wonder if Stephen A had to contact his pastor before addressing these matters 😂..

[@tyleracreator]

Lmaoooo

[@TheHerrMan]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Sethlimel]

@@grostoss4259u can’t spell smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@MambaFocus81]

@@Sethlimel who cares

[@gregorymorrow4603]

😂😂😂😂

[@maximilianodehabsburgo3206]

No dispute whatsoever... Pat and Shay, new head honchos! You had youre time, dont extend it like Skip.

[@Missionretag]

Stephen A one of them dudes who gotta be the biggest in the room or he throws fits. He low-key a hater

[@joshmosley18]

💯

[@tedmich]

SAS " I welcome all the guys lapping me!" 😂

[@Branch_95]

😂

[@teamscandi5930]

Stephen A. why did you do Max Kellerman so dirty? He was the best analyst ESPN had, and you got salty about losing some debates to him when he clearly knew more about a sport than you, so you blacklisted him. That is not how you handle sports debates. You learn and move forward, you jerk. This speech is so fake.

[@adisney5262]

!!!!

[@joshmosley18]

💯

[@philrossetti149]

max is way smarter an blacker than Stephen a!

[@jonathanfrancois7612]

Smarter and blacker? Stop the bs

[@kalifharden377]

@@philrossetti149u black??

[@ifektivenigerian1532]

This is a big THANK YOU 🙏🏽 and shoutout to the comment section for saving me from wasting 7 mins of my time on a typical SAS talk - all talk without actually saying anything

[@guanacosoy2138]

Facts

[@javianjohnson8746]

Where’s this positive energy for Max Kellerman?

[@DThornDigital]

Stephen has been pocket watching Mcafee then he made some statements about him.😂

[@Michael-tc1dm]

I've never seen a company allow an employee to openly count the pockets of their coemployees like espn let's SAS do. This dude is completely unprofessional and his ego is out of control at this point

[@gugy68]

His ego will be his fall. Eventually it’ll happen.

[@HR-ms6ed]

Count the pockets ??? Everything public record wtf

[@19871987kb]

Yep agreee

[@pinbarbecue1100]

Eventually he is not going anyway 😂😂 He is the face of the Network. Without him and ESPN is 🗑

[@gugy68]

@@pinbarbecue1100 and espn is in major ratings trouble and people less and less watch TV.

[@medialiarz]

SAS sounds like Meek Mill trying to convince people he's not gay. Something definitely happened if you have to do this much talking.

[@adamstevens5070]

Max Kellerman enters the chat...

[@virdi1992]

Patt McAfee is the biggest threat to SAS.

[@ThePlanet428]

SAS found out real quick Pat more popular and he would lose that fight. Don't believe for a second what he's saying he's been the cause of a lot people downfall at ESPN

[@donmacmilly]

Popular how? Bruh stop lying to yourself Stephen A more entertaining and he is tapped into black culture. Pat gets the white vews, but Stephen can end up at the Breakfast club hip hop stations and other places Pat can't go. Why you think Stephen A and Shannon both passed Skip and got bigger.

[@ThePlanet428]

@@donmacmilly 😂 more people like Pat. Stop playing yourself. Black community?? 😂. That's why so many black people come for his head. Because he gets on breakfast club means nothing. Just because you love him don't mean everyone else does. But Pat is way more popular. I mean it seems you have problem because he white. But Pat is everywhere if you haven't noticed and he actually knows football. Everyone who has dealt with Pat loves SAS can't say the same. Skip and SAS both suck and Shannon following them. You need to stop lying to yourself. Pat is king in sports media right now but nice try🤡

[@gregorymorrow4603]

Buuuut don’t Pat avg more views for his interviews than first take? I think he does idk

[@edwarddemontigny4649]

Stop getting everyone fired then if your such a supporter of coworkers!!! Your getting totally carried away w the whole SAS personna, talking about yourself in the 3rd person. You were black balled from the industry now you talk in absolutes remember where you came from..

[@christopherbanks132]

Free max kellerman !

[@Raiderordeath]

If Stephen A Smith says anything....I don't believe one syllable of it. I never cared for Max Kellerman but as soon as I heard this fool had a problem with him, I instantly knew Max Kellerman couldn't be all that bad of a guy. I'm both thankful and grateful that crappy espn is overpaying this nonsense spewing drama queen.

[@aleas799]

Wasn’t Max your teammate too? 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪

[@jonkluver7912]

All im hearing is "im better at what i do than anyone else in the world, im friends with PMS, i bought this studio, and i really want a job in 16months.... oh yeah. Im going to do what others are doing to prove im versatile". All without being versatile.

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

Clicks and engagement matter

[@TheIkeman74]

He literally has covered every sports 🤔 must be another meaning for versatile

[@HYPEMANTV0]

I WANNA SEE YOU GOOD BUT NEVER BETTER THEN ME… SAS😂

[@eddielove915]

All these traditional sports show hosts just hate that Mcafee is stealing their fan base because their show is fun and fresh than just a bunch of arguing.

[@TheIkeman74]

Excellent analysis.. Except first take draws more viewers Very weird phenomenon, sm hates facts. Everybody just spewing their rubbish

[@TuneSquadFTW]

Quickly glosses over "there was no dispute" then goes into how much him and Pat love each other. DEFINITELY was an argument. 😂😂

[@Ghypzy]

You’re an idiot, you really think pat wants to argue with anyone including sas? Pat is in his own world and he’s barely even talked about this whole thing, SAS is the only one who talks about it on the regular lol

[@Gemini50347]

Bro i fully agree with you...... people dont get it......We all live in our own world the issue starts when a mans minding his own business and your trying to affect his world.... we now have a choice interact or have nothing to say.

[@kamatisman6528]

Facts

[@HR-ms6ed]

@@Ghypzy what ? So you admitted that Pat talked about it publicly but it’s an issue when Stephen a smith does it ??? wtf ???

[@jacquelinestokes7707]

​@@GhypzyPat responded as well

[@marvc9048]

I don't believe SAS but it's whatever

[@ShaqsBlurryVisionNetwork]

…that clip could have been 2 mins MAX😂

[@jonpark6650]

Everyone of these end up in Stephen A. Dramaville ....

[@Rico513]

SAS is kind of talking out of both sides of his mouth, but regardless if the situation did happen, the person who should be shamed isnt Stephan A. It is the weirdo who leaked the info looking for a payday

[@Carlitobrigante_dd410]

Boy espn got you by the balls my guy. Put that man in his place

[@joshmosley18]

💯

[@Anthony_Antman]

GIVE ME PAT MCAFEE OVER YOU BUDDY

[@ED-T427]

100%

[@jamesnewkirk9733]

Never

[@mrsensei3614]

This dude is a 🤡🤦🏾 smh

[@Keef_Doe]

Crazy part that Whitlock made me realize it😂

[@user-pc9oj9ci1r]

he talks without saying nothing

[@-Alpeter]

Troll nobody asked

[@johnnycash8567]

@@Keef_Doeu listen to Whitlock? 😂😂

[@Keef_Doe]

@@johnnycash8567 Bro be cooking yo boy S.A.S... I listen for the comedic value of the show btw

[@flipOverTheirTables]

1. Stephen is an ESPN employee. 2. Pat McAfee is an independent YTer with his own audience, that ESPN paid to join in on. These 2 should not be compared on any level. Average ppl are dumb but most have an agenda. There is nothing more to say on this topic

[@sheldonallen2345]

He explained that to "T";.. respect to SAS...😅

[@DBlockn05]

They can be compared, Stephen A is the highest paid employee at ESPN for a reason. NOT Pat McaFee. He is NOT independent, that is why he is on a big network. He earns more money on being on the big networks than he does running his solo show. You can hate Stephen A all you want, that's fine but people tune in to ESPN First take and make it the #1 sports talk show for all these years in a row for a reason.

[@flipOverTheirTables]

@@DBlockn05 Pat has a distribution deal. SAS is an employee of a corporation. They are completely different, other than they both broadcast shows, loosely, around sports topics. These are dry facts that you’ve lathered your emotions over. I literally pointed out that the sky was blue, and your blowing a gasket thinking that I hate the ocean. Please go away.

[@SPACEKNOCKERZ76]

This page is owned by him and he produces shows. He’s building up for a bigger payday either at espn or somewhere else

[@jacquelinestokes7707]

​@@flipOverTheirTables where are you getting your information from. It's not a distribution deal. He works for ESPN. That is why he doesn't do ANYTHING HE WANTS TO DO. He is no longer independent. He works for a network. KZbin money cannot compare to network money.

[@Nbawasham]

He mad pat getting that 17 Ms a year that’s the only reason he started a podcast 😂😂

[@Studrrato]

6 months later and 2 months into football season and neither has been on each others show since lol

[@GahDayuumm]

For those who don’t see through this guy BS!!! This shows easily people are played on🤷🏿‍♂️

[@rickrobitaille8809]

I'm here because I love both these guys 🇨🇦🇺🇸😁

[@Irontiger19]

Amazing, how can he lie with a straight face?😂😂😂.

[@joejittsu2927]

_YOU DIDN'T ROOT FOR MAX KELLERMAN_

[@Moss81CT]

Thats why I love Stephen A man. He addresses everything and he addresses it quick. Stand up man salute🫡 enjoy watching you speak everyday.

[@jace3254]

This is all just cap bro😂 he completely blacklisted max yet he “roots for his teammates at espn” 😂

[@semaj1077]

Steven A will not be able to stand up on his own two feet if he leaves ESPN

[@luthiellouinordjr902]

Cap

[@DhiaFraj92]

We are witnessing the downfall of ESPN.

[@RicoSuavae]

Basically the point is stephen a smith is signed under a espn contract its like a 12m a year r something pqt gets paid like 85m or something crazy due to him being a independent contractor throughout multiple stream services espn disney wwe youtube pat is on everything even club shay shay and night cap has probably earned earned shannon what Stephen A getting this year and he just feels like he was first 😢 and nobody told him hes like "why cant i get a katt williams solo interview without espn attached to it, why wwe dont hire me?" Awwww Poor SAS I know he said that shit walking out on pat being slick "well ur not welcome on first take biggest show on espn, and pat was like idgaf im one of biggest shows in the world 😅🤷‍♂️ and SAS was like I'm sorry... ima team player"

[@allpro2063]

u lying bruh kuz u hated MAX KELLERMAN and wanted him off the show and admittede that much yurself and u used to tallk bad bout new media and these youtube channels till u figured out they got way more power kuz they dont got the whiteman to bow down to u always got on saying i like to make my bosses money these guys r the bosses u might have a lil creativity on 1st take but u stil got people to answer to but u see club shay shay makin million off 1 interview and like whooa lemme get a piece of that so u hada create yur own glad u did but stop wit the teamates ish kuz max was killin it and u didnt like that 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯

[@disturbia1378]

At some point if all these stories over however many years have a common factor involved aka Stephen A Smith, maybe there's something going on with said common factor....🤔🤔

[@billsmafia7769]

If you’re explaining you’re losing

[@saleen9091]

Stephen A smith pod cast is purely defending his self every episode. Dude is getting exposed a lot now and I’m here for it

[@waveyrecklezz1540]

Where is Pat McAfee? I'm not buying it Stephen A. Skype or something... ??? 🤔🤦🏾🤞🏾

[@registimmons6982]

football season for Pat..look it up

[@intheservstreets7394]

Fake apology..his masters made him do this before they fire him

[@SwacFan227]

This man has no reason to hate because he has the #1 show. You all may dislike him, but your comments are way off from actual facts. Max may be loved but he is irrelevant compared to SAS. ESPN loves SAS and First Take because it's been the #1 show for a minute. Only true facts matter.

[@gemka247]

I miss Skip and Max I pray sas gets fired. Pat McAfee is even worse.

[@raider1297]

People love to hate on success. People talk smack about Skip and SAS yet they're the actual reason they watch debate shows. Then dudes like Shannon and Kellerman show up and the insecure losers identify more with them as "little people" and start rooting for them in an unhealthy way. I like Shannon btw, just saying, most people hate Skip, SAS or both because they're on top of the food chain. Hell, even Shannon has been racking up more haters as of late since he's become a bigger presence in the sports media world.

[@SwacFan227]

@@gemka247 That prayer will not be answered anytime soon. Max is cool, but Skip is getting what he asked for. SAS and Pat's ratings are still rising. You are definitely in the minority.

[@BruceGoss-og3mu]

Pat Mc his own Boss he don't make his Boss money so he can get a little piece Monky this coming from a Black Man

[@franklopez4028]

You forgot Kay Adams.

[@licvalle4]

Max Kellerman: tell me more about that

[@lulumelo7929]

You didn’t root for max kellerman

[@AceJC201]

He feeling the bag slip away this is bs lip service

[@Grylliade3]

First of all, it's the New York Post...

[@TheHerrMan]

anonymous second hand quotes w no audio was lame to publish, and even more lame for people to cover

[@MrVenom973]

Yup, post has turned to utter dogshit

[@dieselemt1531]

Exactly. The ny post is beyond garbage

[@Phizzo4real]

Yeah... I don't know why he responded to that crap. But I get it. Is see it online. And even I am attempted to go "huh, is this true." If a skeptic like me can do that, imagine what it is doing to plenty of others who just consume and assume anything online must be true.

[@wavesonswim8128]

A lot of people don’t like McAfee though. His show ratings are terrible, content is boring, and he’s over paid.

[@RonJP-pm7jp]

Not necessarily. You can root for someone and still not want to work with a person especially if you feel like it can be better.

[@bellymus1]

I believe he roots for everyone to come in 2nd place and beyond AFTER him. He's honest about that. Many people aren't.

[@bradwilliams5153]

FFS Stephen A, you’re just fueling the fire by doing these videos

[@idriveausedcar]

Being in the UK and I am an NFL fan, I love the shows and KZbin is the only way I can see them. Keeps me up to date with all the stories and I like the different views and energy in them. I am definitely a fan of them

[@GS-mh6ub]

Address the Lebron James P.E.D. allegations. Why aren't any of the major media outlets speaking on it!?🤔

[@cwstyle3]

Hi SAS. All the blessings to you and McAfee. Keep on moving for greatness. 🙏🏼💕

[@svennasty]

The weird thing about this entire video is it can exist and all be true AND you could have had an argument and all this stuff with him still so it's pretty much redundant.

[@jerryhoward9941]

😂😂😂😂 this guy😂😂 he for dang sure, wasn’t rooting for Max Kellerman, when he deliberately went up to the heads and said it’s going to be me and him😂😂😂 you can’t mess with Pat because Pat got his own and he don’t need ESPN he was doing it before them. They came to him.

[@bdwill21]

Disney and Espn wonder why there going broke.

[@semi6544]

(Nerd Voice) Well, Actually. They know why. Disney parks and entertainment around the world got hit hard by COVID. An industry that depended on people showing up in person to parks around the world lost all of its customers at once. They had to keep paying them but not earn any profits. COVID circumstances happened to a lot of industries but it was especially hard for Disney and their model. ESPN had to operate without sports for multiple days per week until sports leagues found work around. A lot of people lost a lot. ESPN / Disney lost big and the deficit forced them to let go of a lot of talent.

[@baljinderhayer3512]

They're *

[@terry5309]

Max Kellerman!!! 2024

[@tonygooden9826]

He didn’t dispute the argument

[@claytongiampaolo7848]

0:20 "there is no dispute whatsoever" there you go dummy

[@martrellvabeach5437]

lol literally said that 18 seconds in

[@reggaefan2700]

@@claytongiampaolo7848 Did the phone call happen or didn't it happen?

[@reggaefan2700]

@@claytongiampaolo7848 Sue the NY Post for lying then.

[@Cbrown9052]

We just want to know what the argument was about. Coulda saved the lecture!

[@antoniowright7879]

Max Kellerman…

[@kevinibin83]

Stephen A Smith! You ain't foolin nobody. 😂😂😂

[@giocortez6118]

Another lie 1.5 points average Max Kellerman was a person you didn't root for

[@PopularNobody]

Where was this love Max Kellerman?

[@Pug-g4r]

Are you allowed to address the Lebron ped rumors floating around?

[@gregwilson7540]

That tracksuit is tremendous 👏🏼

[@Bj-kb8lr]

Lol the underboss of sports media

[@daphnestewart4919]

Well said Stephen. Hopefully it reaches the ears of many so that we can SAY it forward. 🙏🏾

[@trulycapalot8732]

Thinks he has it all figured out

[@Rozay171]

Steven A nice deflection all those people you named at some point in time had millions of dollars and some type of fame associated with being a professional athlete. The regular content creators are the real grinders in this social media world.

[@KalebB.46]

Max kellerman was great at his job, now he doesnt have one, we need to acknowledge that

[@Flexn16]

He does not need to acknowledge absolutely sh*t!!!

[@Kikivibesonly]

Stephen A, if they read your book they would know you have the utmost respect for him. You even stated you want to be a “ Brand like him.” You will accomplish everything you will!

[@A_Jeffsux]

Stephen A will continue to fall in ratings if keeps up his black vs white mentality

[@BoundBMO]

@@A_Jeffsux u clearly didnt watch this clip lol

[@Nicholas-HTX]

He lied several times in the book lol. Especially the basketball part.

[@reggaefan2700]

@@Nicholas-HTX Yep. So he's probably lying about liking McAfee too.

[@kevinv2474]

Keep setting them SA, love your show.

[@raquelburton7198]

He’s a 🤡

[@jimmycooks23]

People in here talking about Max Kellerman dawg Max Kellerman was trash lmao

[@drehinton3835]

😂 SAS..... just stop it. Spending 25 min OFF subject says it all.

[@DougFunys]

Old media feels the shift 😂

[@CTTRUSOUNDS]

Bozo you only root for the white men you serve. Your bosses told you to duck the Chad wheeler story. That story has never appeared on ESPN since then. If that was a black athlete. Lord have mercy.

[@jlt5649]

Steven A, you are amazing. You should run for President you would fit right in.

[@RowanT-zb8oe]

I appreciate ur all honesty and being upfront .

[@larrywoolridge5359]

He loves white supremacists

[@jblaze600]

Please don’t let arrogance and vanity ruin everything your built SAS. Keep grinding. 💪

[@09haircut]

Sounds like damage control from stupid A Sniff

[@reggaefan2700]

Stehpen A Myth.