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
Stephen A could have handled the Max Kellerman situation differently instead of PURPOSELY publicly disrespecting the man on his own show or other platforms
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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
@@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🤡
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
@@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.
@@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. RUclips money cannot compare to network money.
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.
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.
@@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.
Being in the UK and I am an NFL fan, I love the shows and RUclips 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
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.
(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.
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..
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!
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.
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.
You didn't root for Max Kellerman
He didn't like him. Thought he was bad for ratings. It seems he was right
Facts
Who?
He was trash but yes he didn't root for him.
That T.o. debate was it for max
Roots for teammates and colleagues. Unless their name is Max Kellerman
Stop crying for Max 😂
@@77waygodh11 I don’t think he’s crying for Max as much as he’s highlighting the hypocrisy
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
You ain't root for him either or you'd be watching/listening to his show but yet you're here.
@@TLR1988 being here removes the possibility of also consuming Max’s content?
Stephen A Smith has really mastered talking without saying anything
LEGIT!!!
Bruh I was waiting the whole time for him to actually address Pat like the title of this video says..
100 percent facts.
Stephen A could have handled the Max Kellerman situation differently instead of PURPOSELY publicly disrespecting the man on his own show or other platforms
If you think he says nothing you gotta hear Joy Taylor. She can ramble endlessly and say jack shit.
Except for the man, the myth, the legend! Max Kellerman!
Maxx was boring a change was needed
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
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.
@@jonmolina948
Intelligent people are officially put on notice for the Myth's Show ?
@@patriotskingnation8084but they were number 1 with ratings going up…
Despite what he says, Stephen A loves the drama just as much as a Real Housewife
😂😂😂😂😂
You mean you do? Cuz now u have something with substance to watch instead of porn
Stop hating
Facts
He's always been a drama king and love the attention n drama and act like he don't .
Unless that teammate happens to be Max Kellerman.
Agreed 💯
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
You tried to sabotage Max Kellerman!
You should invite Max Kellerman on your show.
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.
@@arbitScaleModels Stephen a put max on first take.. ratings went up after max left.. stop crying; people get fired and quit jobs every day
@@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.
A if he did that he just might get close to Shannon katt interview maybe not 60 mil views but it would do numbers
Did ratings really go up after he left?
Drama A Smith 😂😂😂
Steve Urkel Smith 😆
Stephen Ape
@@newname9064I see what you feel about black folks hiding behind your computer
@@demetriushill9725it’s people like you bruh 😂
@Painisme9 like me what
Notice how he never mentions max lol
I don't trust a word that comes from stevens mouth. Mister 1.5 points in a game
It was 1 game then he broke his knee.
And that's a lot of words coming out
@@scrambledgolf1580 how do you get 1.5 points in 1 game?
Sas is full of sht got exposed stupid biography
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.
YOU'RE THE PROBLEM, STEPHEN A.
Facts
How?
Ironically, Skip is power tripping at Fox. Skip and Stephen A will reunite one day.
Yep
You have too many situations!
Always drama with smith.
Cuz he’s a narcissist knucklehead.
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.
Just trade out Stephen for Max
@@KenShermananything that’s public can be spoken about. Get off your knees
Here we go again
Max Kellerman says hold my beer
I wonder if Stephen A had to contact his pastor before addressing these matters 😂..
Lmaoooo
🤣🤣🤣
we got beans, greens, pataytah, tomaytah U NAAAAME IT
@@grostoss4259u can’t spell smh 🤦🏾♂️
@@Sethlimel who cares
No dispute whatsoever... Pat and Shay, new head honchos!
You had youre time, dont extend it like Skip.
Stephen A one of them dudes who gotta be the biggest in the room or he throws fits. He low-key a hater
💯
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
Facts
SAS " I welcome all the guys lapping me!" 😂
😂
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
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.
@@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🤡
Buuuut don’t Pat avg more views for his interviews than first take? I think he does idk
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.
!!!!
💯
max is way smarter an blacker than Stephen a!
Smarter and blacker? Stop the bs
@@philrossetti149u black??
Where’s this positive energy for Max Kellerman?
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
His ego will be his fall. Eventually it’ll happen.
You normie trash, hes only going to get more money and I guarantee neither of you have a job that even requires you to be professional
Count the pockets ??? Everything public record wtf
Yep agreee
Eventually he is not going anyway 😂😂 He is the face of the Network. Without him and ESPN is 🗑
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.
Clicks and engagement matter
He literally has covered every sports 🤔 must be another meaning for versatile
Stephen has been pocket watching Mcafee then he made some statements about him.😂
Patt McAfee is the biggest threat to SAS.
SAS sounds like Meek Mill trying to convince people he's not gay. Something definitely happened if you have to do this much talking.
Wasn’t Max your teammate too? 🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪🔪
This dude is a 🤡🤦🏾 smh
Crazy part that Whitlock made me realize it😂
he talks without saying nothing
Troll nobody asked
@@Keef_Doeu listen to Whitlock? 😂😂
@@johnnycash8567 Bro be cooking yo boy S.A.S... I listen for the comedic value of the show btw
For those who don’t see through this guy BS!!! This shows easily people are played on🤷🏿♂️
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.
Excellent analysis..
Except first take draws more viewers
Very weird phenomenon, sm hates facts. Everybody just spewing their rubbish
Free max kellerman !
Quickly glosses over "there was no dispute" then goes into how much him and Pat love each other. DEFINITELY was an argument. 😂😂
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
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.
Facts
@@Ghypzy what ? So you admitted that Pat talked about it publicly but it’s an issue when Stephen a smith does it ??? wtf ???
@@GhypzyPat responded as well
Boy espn got you by the balls my guy. Put that man in his place
💯
Max Kellerman enters the chat...
GIVE ME PAT MCAFEE OVER YOU BUDDY
100%
Never
…that clip could have been 2 mins MAX😂
Everyone of these end up in Stephen A. Dramaville ....
I don't believe SAS but it's whatever
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
We are witnessing the downfall of ESPN.
_YOU DIDN'T ROOT FOR MAX KELLERMAN_
I'm here because I love both these guys 🇨🇦🇺🇸😁
Steven A will not be able to stand up on his own two feet if he leaves ESPN
Cap
I WANNA SEE YOU GOOD BUT NEVER BETTER THEN ME… SAS😂
Where is Pat McAfee? I'm not buying it Stephen A. Skype or something... ??? 🤔🤦🏾🤞🏾
football season for Pat..look it up
Thats why I love Stephen A man. He addresses everything and he addresses it quick. Stand up man salute🫡 enjoy watching you speak everyday.
This is all just cap bro😂 he completely blacklisted max yet he “roots for his teammates at espn” 😂
Amazing, how can he lie with a straight face?😂😂😂.
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
He explained that to "T";.. respect to SAS...😅
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.
@@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.
This page is owned by him and he produces shows. He’s building up for a bigger payday either at espn or somewhere else
@@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. RUclips money cannot compare to network money.
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.
I miss Skip and Max I pray sas gets fired. Pat McAfee is even worse.
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.
@@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.
He mad pat getting that 17 Ms a year that’s the only reason he started a podcast 😂😂
Address the Lebron James P.E.D. allegations. Why aren't any of the major media outlets speaking on it!?🤔
Being in the UK and I am an NFL fan, I love the shows and RUclips 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
First of all, it's the New York Post...
anonymous second hand quotes w no audio was lame to publish, and even more lame for people to cover
Yup, post has turned to utter dogshit
Exactly. The ny post is beyond garbage
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.
He’s a 🤡
Disney and Espn wonder why there going broke.
(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.
They're *
I believe he roots for everyone to come in 2nd place and beyond AFTER him. He's honest about that. Many people aren't.
If you’re explaining you’re losing
You didn’t root for max kellerman
You forgot Kay Adams.
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..
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.
Max Kellerman: tell me more about that
FFS Stephen A, you’re just fueling the fire by doing these videos
Hi SAS. All the blessings to you and McAfee. Keep on moving for greatness. 🙏🏼💕
😂 SAS..... just stop it. Spending 25 min OFF subject says it all.
Max Kellerman!!! 2024
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!
Stephen A will continue to fall in ratings if keeps up his black vs white mentality
@@TheeJeffL u clearly didnt watch this clip lol
He lied several times in the book lol. Especially the basketball part.
@@Nicholas-HTX Yep. So he's probably lying about liking McAfee too.
We just want to know what the argument was about. Coulda saved the lecture!
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.
Fake apology..his masters made him do this before they fire him
He didn’t dispute the argument
0:20 "there is no dispute whatsoever" there you go dummy
lol literally said that 18 seconds in
@@claytongiampaolo7848 Did the phone call happen or didn't it happen?
@@claytongiampaolo7848 Sue the NY Post for lying then.
Stephen A Smith!
You ain't foolin nobody. 😂😂😂
Another lie 1.5 points average Max Kellerman was a person you didn't root for
Well said Stephen. Hopefully it reaches the ears of many so that we can SAY it forward. 🙏🏾
Please don’t let arrogance and vanity ruin everything your built SAS. Keep grinding. 💪
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.
Old media feels the shift 😂
Are you allowed to address the Lebron ped rumors floating around?
Max kellerman was great at his job, now he doesnt have one, we need to acknowledge that
He does not need to acknowledge absolutely sh*t!!!
Sounds like damage control from stupid A Sniff
Stehpen A Myth.
Stephen A Smith, I have and had much respect for you!!! Continue on brother
Max Kellerman…
I swear he sounds like a politician more and more everyday.
Please don't give this man any ideas
It’s not a big deal. If that’s your brother then you know brothers fight but still love each other. Don’t sweat the small stuff
6 months later and 2 months into football season and neither has been on each others show since lol
No idea why people who supposedly hate SAS are giving him views and engagement
A rising tide raises all boats .. preach ! 👏👏🙌
Poor hater.
ESPN gone lowball SAS or let him go I can feel it. If they let him “carve it out” in his contract it’s bc the writing is on the wall.
I appreciate ur all honesty and being upfront .
He loves white supremacists
Where was this love Max Kellerman?
In other words Stephen A said y’all be cappin on my name for clout. Respect ✊🏾
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
Two egos clashing nothing new 😂😂😂
Pat isn’t clashing about this he’s barely even talked about it lmao
Thinks he has it all figured out
Steven a snitch. Dude you are Drama every day.
Pat Mcafee show passed up First Take, and pro athletes in media are surpassing traditional sports media im glad to see it🔥🔥
SAS causes too many problems and is always trashing other athletes and other analysts. Then he has to come on and apologize
Somebody that averages 1.5 pts per game in any league shouldn't be allowed to talk about basketball.
His resume is more fraudulent than Barack Obama's before he became president.