Podcast P with Paul George Stephen A. Opens Up On Career Highs & Lows, Kyrie Beef, Relationship With Players & More | EP 24
Aug 14, 2023
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Resume As Proof Of Overcoming Barriers
- Stephen A. explains his resume highlights systemic barriers Black journalists overcame to gain opinion licenses.
- He frames his accomplishments as proof of persistence, not boasting.
Scholarship Cut Short By Knee Injury
- Stephen A. Smith recounted earning a basketball scholarship before cracking his right kneecap in college.
- He described surgery, lingering screws, and how the injury ended his playing aspirations.
Visiting Brother's Grave After ESPN Break
- Stephen A. shared a personal moment visiting his brother's grave after joining ESPN as fulfillment of a promise.
- He also described his close relationships with players like Allen Iverson and Kobe Bryant.