Full Show: Stephen A's Get@Me Special - Fan phone calls, social media and video questions.

Summary

The Stephen A. Smith Show
Episode: Full Show: Stephen A's Get@Me Special - Fan Phone Calls, Social Media, and Video Questions
Release Date: December 27, 2024
Host: Stephen A. Smith
Produced by: iHeartPodcasts

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Introduction and Setting Up (01:11 - 02:27)

In this special edition of The Stephen A. Smith Show, host Stephen A. Smith welcomes his audience with his signature energy. He introduces his nephew, Josh Smith, humorously dubbing him a "knuckleheaded" addition to the studio. The dynamic between Stephen A. and Josh sets a lively tone for the episode, blending insightful commentary with playful banter.

Notable Interaction:

• Stephen A. Smith [01:11]: "I'm a man of the people..., but I got my nephew, my knuckleheaded nephew, here in studio with me."

NBA All-Star Game Format Discussion (02:27 - 04:40)

The first caller, Duke Tong, inquires about the new NBA All-Star Game format and its potential impact on viewership. Stephen A. vehemently opposes the revamped four-team tournament structure, criticizing its complexity and the financial incentives it introduces.

Key Points:

• Stephen A. decries the new format as "ridiculous" and an "embarrassment to the NBA players."
• He questions the logic behind allocating a larger prize pool to the in-season tournament compared to the All-Star Game itself.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [02:46]: "Hell no. I don't believe that for one second, Josh. I think the new format is ridiculous."
• Stephen A. Smith [03:29]: "How could you have more for the winner of the in-season tournament than the winner of the All-Star Game? See, that makes no sense."

Work Ethic and Personal Insights (04:40 - 06:14)

Caller two compliments Stephen A. on his renowned work ethic, prompting a heartfelt response. Stephen A. attributes his drive to his late mother, emphasizing her role in instilling a strong work ethic. However, Josh interjects with playful skepticism about where Stephen A. truly draws his inspiration.

Notable Interaction:

• Stephen A. Smith [05:08]: "I get it from his grandma. My mother, God rest her soul, she worked tirelessly."
• Josh Smith [05:33]: "I grew up on the other side of Rich. So that's where your hard work and ethic comes from."

Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Analysis (06:14 - 07:19)

Caller three seeks Stephen A.’s opinion on the Dallas Cowboys’ quarterback situation, questioning the viability of Cooper Rush and proposing alternatives like Sam Darnold or a trade for Kirk Cousins. Stephen A. dismisses Cousins due to his recent performance and remains skeptical about Prescott's prospects leading the team to a Super Bowl.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [06:40]: "Dak Prescott's not gonna go anywhere. He's gonna be in the lineup. They're gonna lose. They ain't gonna win no damn Super Bowl."
• Stephen A. Smith [06:40]: "You don't need to do that. Let me get another video, please."

Jacksonville Jaguars Draft Picks Opinion (07:19 - 10:55)

Caller four from York, Pennsylvania, asks for advice on the Jaguars' upcoming draft, specifically advocating for Travis Hunter. Stephen A. agrees, highlighting Hunter's versatility and potential impact. However, Josh remains critical, questioning the wisdom behind supporting Hunter.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [07:49]: "I think Travis Hunter should be the way they go. The Heisman Trophy winner out of Colorado."
• Josh Smith [08:05]: "He might have seemed high."

Social Media and Twitter Reactions (11:01 - 17:27)

Stephen A. transitions to addressing tweets and social media comments from listeners. Topics range from hypothetical matchups with LeBron James to opinions on Liv Morgan. The interaction showcases Stephen A.’s candid and often blunt responses, intertwined with Josh’s humorous interruptions.

Key Highlights:

• LeBron James Hypothetical Matchup:

  • Stephen A. Smith [11:11]: "Stephen A. Smith would beat LeBron James to a game of 100 if he spotted me 99. Now if he spotted me 90, I'd lose."
  • Josh Smith [12:04]: "What is it, loser's ball?"

• Opinion on Liv Morgan:

  • Stephen A. Smith [16:53]: "She's a cutie. Okay. That's just me."
  • Josh Smith [17:15]: "She's wearing a belt."

3v3 Basketball Matchup with Iconic Players (18:24 - 20:56)

During phone call interactions, Michael from Virginia poses a hypothetical 3v3 basketball challenge against a team comprising LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal, and Steph Curry. Stephen A. proposes facing them with legends like Michael Jordan and Kevin Durant, sparking a lively debate with Josh over the best lineup.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [18:42]: "Hakeem because Akeem has a psychological effect on Shaq."
• Josh Smith [20:33]: "I'm taking him over. Jordan can't go left."

NBA In-Season Tournament Proposal (20:56 - 23:42)

Caller six from Minnesota suggests improvements to the NBA's in-season tournament by canceling specific regular-season games to alleviate scheduling conflicts. Stephen A. expresses skepticism, arguing that reducing game intensity and discipline is counterproductive.

Notable Quotes:

• Caller [20:00]: Proposes canceling games against tournament opponents.
• Stephen A. Smith [21:54]: "I just don't think there's a... The game has been called tighter, and that's the problem."

College Basketball Team Preferences (21:54 - 23:42)

Maddox from Illinois asks Stephen A. which college basketball team he would play for. Stephen A. expresses admiration for Duke and North Carolina but ultimately aligns with Kansas for their coaching and dynamic playstyle. Josh interjects with criticism, highlighting his desire to be a standout player rather than a team-oriented athlete.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [22:15]: "It would be Kansas with Bill Self."
• Josh Smith [22:43]: "I'm going to Rutgers because I don't like to pass the ball."

Josh Allen vs. Lamar Jackson: Super Bowl Predictions (23:42 - 27:01)

Marcus from New York City queries Stephen A. on whether Josh Allen or Lamar Jackson will lead their teams to Super Bowl victories. Stephen A. expresses confidence in both but leans towards Josh Allen due to Buffalo Bills' strong performance. Josh counters by supporting Lamar Jackson, citing his potential to elevate his team in critical moments.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [24:07]: "It's a toss-up between them and Baltimore."
• Josh Smith [25:00]: "I would actually go with Lamar Jackson."
• Stephen A. Smith [26:13]: "I think whoever wins the Super Bowl first... I am throwing respect."

Aaron Rodgers and New York Jets Analysis (27:01 - 28:17)

Joe from New York City inquires about Aaron Rodgers' potential return to the Jets. Stephen A. criticizes Rodgers' performance during the season, attributing it to the team's instability and coaching changes. He emphasizes that Rodgers deserves a better exit narrative given his illustrious career.

Notable Quotes:

• Stephen A. Smith [25:19]: "I think it's an atrocity. I think it's been very, very bad."
• Josh Smith [26:33]: "Well, I had texted my uncle two years ago... Aaron Rodgers didn't have a down year."

Conclusion (27:59 - 28:17)

Wrapping up the special edition, Stephen A. reflects on the interactions with fans and his nephew, ending the show on a humorous note about their relationship. The episode concludes with promotional segments for upcoming podcasts, maintaining the show's blend of sports analysis and entertainment.

Notable Interaction:

• Stephen A. Smith [27:59]: "That's it for this edition of the Stephen A. Smith Show. Hope y'all enjoyed it. I'll holla at you in the new Year."

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Key Takeaways

• NBA All-Star Format Criticism: Stephen A. strongly opposes the NBA's new All-Star format, citing lack of logic in prize distribution and its potential negative impact on player motivation.
• Personal Work Ethic: Attributes his drive to his late mother, despite playful jabs from his nephew.
• Football Analysis: Skeptical views on the Dallas Cowboys' quarterback prospects and critical of Kirk Cousins' recent performance.
• Draft Insights: Supports Travis Hunter for the Jaguars' draft, highlighting his two-way capabilities.
• Social Media Engagement: Candid and often blunt responses to fan tweets, maintaining an engaging and no-nonsense approach.
• Hypothetical Matchups: Enthusiastically debates 3v3 basketball scenarios featuring legendary players, showcasing deep sports knowledge.
• In-Season Tournament Solutions: Dismisses proposed solutions for the NBA's in-season tournament, emphasizing discipline and competitive integrity.
• College Basketball Preferences: Balances personal preferences with critiques of nephew's team-oriented mentality.
• Super Bowl Predictions: Engages in friendly debates with his nephew over top NFL quarterbacks, demonstrating analytical prowess.
• Aaron Rodgers Critique: Highlights the importance of a dignified exit for star players, critiquing current team dynamics affecting performance.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Stephen A. Smith [02:46]: "Hell no. I don't believe that for one second, Josh. I think the new format is ridiculous."
• Stephen A. Smith [05:08]: "I get it from his grandma. My mother, God rest her soul, she worked tirelessly."
• Stephen A. Smith [06:40]: "Dak Prescott's not gonna go anywhere. He's gonna be in the lineup. They're gonna lose. They ain't gonna win no damn Super Bowl."
• Stephen A. Smith [11:11]: "Stephen A. Smith would beat LeBron James to a game of 100 if he spotted me 99."
• Stephen A. Smith [16:53]: "She's a cutie. Okay. That's just me."
• Stephen A. Smith [24:07]: "It's a toss-up between them and Baltimore."
• Stephen A. Smith [25:19]: "I think it's an atrocity. I think it's been very, very bad."

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This episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show offers a comprehensive blend of sports analysis, personal anecdotes, and interactive fan engagement. Stephen A.'s unfiltered opinions and dynamic interaction with his nephew Josh make for an entertaining and informative listening experience, catering to both avid sports enthusiasts and casual listeners alike.

Transcript

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[Stephen A. Smith]

What's up, everybody? Welcome to this special edition of the Stephen A. Smith Show. Coming at you. I'm a man of the people, and the people usually like to communicate with me, whether it's videos, whether it's tweets, whether it's phone calls, whatever the case may be. That's what folks like to do, and I aim to oblige over this particular situation. However, I got my nephew, my knuckleheaded nephew, here in studio with me. Josh, we rich. This ignorant fool, and he's here with me. And since he's right here in studio with me, he likes to join me wherever I'm talking to the fans because he believes that he's somebody that's more of a man of the people than I am. Is that true?

[Josh Smith]

I was gonna say I'm the man of the people.

[Stephen A. Smith]

And how is that? And how is that?

[Josh Smith]

You're the man of the nephew.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm the man of the nephew. Well, I don't understand what that makes. That makes no sense.

[Josh Smith]

Nephewtism is a term that's made up.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You know, Nephewtism as opposed to nepotism. Nephewtism. Lord have mercy. We gonna do tweets, we gonna do videos, we gonna do phone calls and the whole bit. I might let him chime in on some. He might get on my last damn nerves, and I may not let him. We shall see. But let's go to some videos here. Let's start it off right. Let's do this.

[Caller]

Hey, cbday.

It's Duke Tong here. Hope you're enjoying your day so far. So I'm going to ask you a question. Do you think that with the new NBA All Star Game format for this season, do you think that could actually increase viewership and maybe make the viewership increase in the second half of the season?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Hell no. I don't believe that for one second, Josh. I think the new format is ridiculous. I think it's an embarrassment to the NBA players. They forced this four team tournament format. Three All Star teams of eight players, each winner of a Rising Stars Challenge team. Three games total, two semis plus the finals. Each game up to 40 points. A $1.8 million prize pool. Winning team, 125,000 per player. Second place, 50,000. Semifinal losers, 25,000. Let me tell you a couple of things, Josh. How could you have more for the winner of the in season tournament than the winner of the All Star Game? See, that makes no sense.

[Josh Smith]

The in season tournament is a few more games.

[Stephen A. Smith]

But I'm just saying the point is the winner gets this pool of money. I'm just saying that if you got All Stars descended upon All Star weekend, you know, their attitude may be, how does somebody that wins an in season tournament get more money than the All Stars? The ego.

[Josh Smith]

I think it's more of a reward that you're an All Star, period.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So the fact that they shouldn't get more money.

[Josh Smith]

Right. You shouldn't get any. I don't think you should get extra money for being an All Star.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Well, I'm disgusted with it because I blame the players. Because if you play just as hard as you play working out in the summertime, none of this would be necessary because it would be some competitiveness on a basketball court for All Star Weekend. And as a result, they wouldn't have had to resort to all of this to try to elevate the level of competitiveness. That's my thought.

[Josh Smith]

I think that the regular season doesn't count altogether, including the All Star weekend. Because you know, the media emphasizes having rings and winning in the players. I think the whole thing matter. You play hard all year.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Oh yeah.

[Josh Smith]

Oh yeah.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Interesting coming from you who never works hard, but I got it. Let's go to the next video. Let's go to the next video.

[Caller]

Hey, what's up, Stephen A. Where do you get your strong work ethic from? That's been fascinating to watch over the years. You being number one consecutively for 12 years and counting and just your go getter spirit and hustle mentality to Wake up every single day to conquer, to stay on top, to sustain it, and to grow even bigger now as you reach for bigger things, which you will obviously achieve and conquer. So that's been really fascinating to watch, but where do you get that mentality from on a daily basis?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Well, I certainly don't get it from him. One of the laziest people I know, I will tell you that. He will confirm this. I get it from his grandma. My mother, God rest her soul, she worked tirelessly. My mother was no joke. And she wasn't about the sizzle or the glitz. She was about getting the job done. Am I lying?

[Josh Smith]

No.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Okay. You just gonna say that's all you got?

[Josh Smith]

I mean, I got something else to say. I don't know if you got. Coming here. I grew up on the other. Y'all grew up on the other side of Rich.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Oh, my.

[Josh Smith]

So that's where your hard work and ethic comes from. I don't got it.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So. So.

[Josh Smith]

Because I.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So I grew up on the other side of Rich. So grandma has nothing to do with the hard work that I put forth? Yeah, she has everything to do with it. She has everything to do with it, you idiot.

[Josh Smith]

So the struggle doesn't have nothing to do with it.

[Stephen A. Smith]

The struggle, yes.

[Josh Smith]

That's what I'm talking about. You were struggling. Y'all was struggling, and. And I wasn't because of you. So hard work, you know, it came at a. When I felt like it. Next question.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Next question.

[Caller]

Stephen A. Smith, what are the Dallas Cowboys going to do at quarterback? Because I can tell you, Cooper Rush is definitely not the answer. Curious to hear your take. And, hey, is there a possibility that a max contract for Sam Darnold or maybe even a little bit of a trade to Atlanta with Kirk Cousins is possible? Curious to hear what you got to say.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm really questioning your football knowledge because you just brought up Kirk Cousins, who just got benched in Atlanta. One in four of his last five games, one touchdown, nine interceptions over that spin, he's looked God awful. He's getting benched for a rookie. You're talking about trading for him. Wondering about you there. Secondly, to answer your question directly, whether the Dallas Cowboys are going to lose, they're going to lose with Dak Prescott. Dak Prescott's not gonna go anywhere. He's gonna be in the lineup. They're gonna lose. They're not gonna lose as much as they lost this year, but they ain't gonna win no damn Super Bowl. I can assure you of that. So that's your dilemma right there. That's really all I have to say about it. We don't need. Do we need to spend any more time? You don't need to do that. Let me get another video, please.

[Caller]

Good morning, Stephen A. This is T live in York, Pennsylvania, born and raised in South Carolina. Quick question for you. What do you think the Jaguars should do in the draft this upcoming year? I believe it should be Travis Hunter. I don't think they should think about anybody else, but the Jaguars will be the Jaguars and take somebody that don't make sense. So give me some insight as to what you think they should do. And should Trent Balky be fired? I say yes. With what say you?

[Stephen A. Smith]

I would tell you. Travis Hunter should be the way they go. The Heisman Trophy winner out of Colorado. Two way player. The brother could ball. I like that pick. I don't have any problem with that. I think you're making a wise decision right there and making that selection. But Josh, is it just me or did he seem high?

[Josh Smith]

Oh, well, if he did, he seemed high.

[Stephen A. Smith]

He seemed. He seemed high. Is it just me?

[Josh Smith]

He might have seemed high.

[Stephen A. Smith]

He might have seemed high.

[Caller]

Yeah.

[Josh Smith]

It's Christmas.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I mean, you were no better than me.

[Josh Smith]

Why would I know?

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm just asking. I'm just asking. I'm just asking. I'm just saying, you know, I mean, sometimes you look high.

[Josh Smith]

Me?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yeah. Sometimes. Sometimes. Why you always got the hat and shades on covering your eyes and stuff, you know what I'm saying? You talking about looking cool, but you're really trying to hide your eyes, you understand? Why is that?

[Josh Smith]

I mean, since you acting like, you know, you the one I'm hiding from. So since, you know, I don't know.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm just. I'm speculating. I'm speculating.

[Josh Smith]

Oh, this is a test.

[Stephen A. Smith]

No, speculate.

[Josh Smith]

I'm just saying I don't get high ever.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Right? Are those Cartiers?

[Josh Smith]

Snoop Comey. Huh?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Are those Cartiers?

[Josh Smith]

Yeah, you rich.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Your tweets and phone calls up next. We'll get to the tweets first and then your phone calls. More Stephen A. And this dude in a minute. All right, y'all, listen up. Do you know how great this time of the year is? Sports is on 24. 7 and prize picks is looking to help you turn all your sports knowledge into some big time holiday cash. You see, Prize Picks is a daily fantasy app where you pick two or more of your favorite players and then you select more or less on their projected stats for the game. So choose from Any of the sports you love to watch. Basketball, football, hockey, even mma. And because it's Pixmas and the season forgiven Prize Picks is giving away two free picks in December and 30 plus million dollars in rewards during Pixmas. Make your holidays bigger and brighter with Prizepix. A great place to get real money action while watching your favorite sports. And get this. Prize Picks now offers MasterCard for quick and easy deposit into your account. This sports season, make your picks in less than 60 seconds and turn your sports opinions into. And the real money all season long on Prize Picks. And the giving doesn't stop there because if you download the app today and use code SAs to get $50 instantly after you play your $5 lineup. Again, download the app and use code SAs to get $50 instantly after you play your first $5 lineup. Prize picks. Hey, run your game. Welcome back to the Stephen A. Smith show here with my knuckleheaded nephew, Josh. Just sit there, don't say anything. I'll handle the tweets myself because we gonna get to the callers afterwards. You don't need to speak on the tweets, all right? Just be quiet with the glasses that you stole from me, all right? And that hat. What the hell does that hat say anyway? You can't do epic shit with basic people. Who made that hat for you? I know it wasn't.

[Josh Smith]

You know. I got Merchant.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Let's get to the tweets. Please show me the tweets. Baworld24, right? Stephen A. You're playing Prime LeBron one on one. You start off with a 99. Zero lead. First 100 wins. Do you win or lose? I win. He got. Excuse me. Whether it's 50 shots by two points or is 100 shots by one point or is 33 to 35 shots by three points, I win. All I gotta make is one shot. One. I'm winning. I'm winning. Yes. Stephen A. Smith would beat LeBron James to a game of 100 if he spotted me 99. Now if he spotted me 90, I'd lose. If he spotted me 80, I'd lose. If he Spotted me 70 or anything less, I'd lose. But one basket. I got to make one basket and he has to make 40 to 50. I'm winning that matchup. One shot, I'm beating LeBron.

[Josh Smith]

What is it, loser's ball?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Huh?

[Josh Smith]

Is it losers ball?

[Stephen A. Smith]

No, no, I'm thinking. No, no, no. I'm saying if he scores and he keeps the ball.

[Josh Smith]

Yeah.

[Stephen A. Smith]

No, no, no. He'd beat me, but Because I couldn't stop him at all. But what I'm saying is 40 chances.

[Josh Smith]

To get two points.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Exactly. I'm the 40 chances to get a basket. Me getting 40 chances to get a basket. I'm winning. Meaning he scores, I get the ball back. I'm winning that game. All I need is one Basket. He got 40. I'm winning that game. I'm winning that game.

[Josh Smith]

LeBron is 6, 8 in musket. Maybe you beat Jordan.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I don't give a damn. No, I wouldn't.

[Josh Smith]

Maybe you wouldn't beat Jordan.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I get a shot on Jordan, too. A shot on Jordan.

[Josh Smith]

Just one.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Just one. One out of 40. Okay, that's all I'm trying to say. One out of 40. Could I make one out of 40 shots? Yes, I can.

[Josh Smith]

Today we don't give a damn.

[Stephen A. Smith]

When it is. I don't give a damn. When I was in a wheelchair, I'm making one of 40 shots with LeBron Garden. With LeBron Garden. One of 40. Next tweet. What's up? Reformed gambler writes or that gambler that a E is a 3 instead says Stephen A. My homeboy got fired from his fry cook job for doing this to the lettuce. Now, he wants me to put in a good word for him at my job, but I'm afraid he might be up to no good again. And get me and him both fired. Help a brother? Hell, no. Your recommendations are everything. Somebody gonna sit up there, you get them a job, and they gonna step their foot and stomp on lettuce, and it got them fired. And then you gonna help him get another job. Did he think about you when he was stomping on the lettuce the first time? Hell, no. Leave his ass out of there. Let him find his own way. Sometimes it's gotta be tough love. It's gotta be tough love. Okay, Remember, I've knocked this knucklehead upside the head a few times because that's how he can be. Next tweet. Show me what you got. Bentz2,438 writes, if you had any other job, what would it be? Well, me personally, man, I mean, it'd be one of two things. I'd be a criminal lawyer. All right? Or I'd be a president of basketball operations.

[Josh Smith]

Criminal lawyer. Would you be defending criminals or locking them up?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Either or. I'm gonna be great. You put me in front of trove jurors, and my job is to convince them to see my way. If I'm a prosecutor, their ass going to jail. If I'm a defense attorney. I'm gonna get them off. Prosecutor would be easier for me, though. I'll admit that. It would be far easier for me to prosecute. That's what I think. What are you trying to say?

[Josh Smith]

And I don't, you know, prosecutors and people on that side.

[Stephen A. Smith]

If I was prosecuting somebody, how good would I be? Tell the truth.

[Josh Smith]

It depends on how guilty they are. You ain't gonna break? No.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'll make them look guilty.

[Josh Smith]

Make them look guilty. That ain't even something to be.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I'm just saying I wouldn't be proud of it, but I'm just talking about the principle of me being a good prosecutor is all I'm trying to say. I'm saying that I'd be one of the best. I'd have beat Johnny Cochran in the O.J. trial.

[Josh Smith]

He beating LeBron James. He beating Johnny Cochran. This is the goat at everything.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Listen, if I were a lawyer. I'm not a lawyer, but if I were a lawyer, I'm telling you, I would have beat Johnnie Cochran. With the evidence that O.J. had against him, I would beat LeBron James. If you telling me all I need is one shot and he has to take 50 in order to beat me, I would. And I get the ball back. I would make one shot. One. Just one.

[Josh Smith]

I think LeBron is so motivated by you and all your members that he definitely make an example.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Sure.

[Josh Smith]

That right. Wrong.

[Stephen A. Smith]

He probably hurt me. That's what he probably do. I wouldn't make it to the.

[Josh Smith]

In this soft continental era, he gonna hurt you.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I don't say the players are soft. I say the game is softer because of how it's called. I'm not trying to imply that the players are soft. They're man childs. I'm saying that the way the game is called, I mean, you could get called for a foul for passing gas. It's ridiculous. That's what I'm saying. The game has been called tighter, and that's the problem. Last tweet right here. Let me see here. All right, I gotta read this, man. What is this? Codyspunkar writes? What's your opinion on Liv Morgan? What about her? I mean, she. All right. You know, I mean, she. She. I mean, I can't tell from that particular photo. She's not, you know, she looks like a cutie. You know, she. I. Yeah, we agree on something.

[Josh Smith]

I don't know what they was looking for.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I know. I don't know. I mean, what kind of picture is that? You know, what kind of picture is that as far as I'm concerned? I mean, show me the one of the only fans girl that got 4.7 million from a dude without giving up anything. Show that picture before you show Liv Morgan that picture of Liv Morgan. I don't see anything. You're not showing me anything. She's a cutie. Okay. That's just me.

[Josh Smith]

She's wearing a belt.

[Stephen A. Smith]

She's wearing a belt?

[Josh Smith]

Yeah.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Really? That's supposed to move a man?

[Josh Smith]

I guess. Is that what we were supposed to say?

[Stephen A. Smith]

I guess, I guess.

[Josh Smith]

Can we get one more pic? Never mind.

[Stephen A. Smith]

All right. Nah, I ain't gonna show the piss.

[Josh Smith]

Yeah, we don't need one.

[Stephen A. Smith]

If it was a better pitch, they would have had it. We'll get to your calls. Up next, you can hit me up at 88 SAS 53 03. That's 888-727-5303. Your phone calls to close out the special edition of Stephen A. The voice of the people with his peeps and his knuckleheaded nephew in a minute. Welcome back to Stephen A. Smith Show. Before we get on out of here, this special edition of the Stephen A. Smith show where it's me with the peeps talking to the peoples via videos, via tweets, it's now gonna be via phone calls. I got some calls on the line and obviously I got my little nephew sitting next to me, so it's possible you might hear from him as well. I'll see if I'll allow it or not. It depends on how ridiculous he sounds. But we gonna get to some of the phone calls before we get on out of here. Okay, let's go to Michael in Virginia. You're live with Stephen A. And his nephew. What's going on, Michael, how are you?

[Caller]

Good, sir. How are you?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Talk to me. Talk to us.

[Caller]

All right, so you're in. You're a coach of a 3v3 league. Who are you taking with your big three against Prime? LeBron James, Shaquille O'Neal and Steph Curry.

[Stephen A. Smith]

LeBron, Steph and Shaq. Those are your three. And I gotta come up with a three to go against them?

[Caller]

Uh huh.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Okay, I'm gonna tell you. Kevin Durant. Okay, I'm gonna tell you. Kevin Durant. Michael Jordan. Okay, Michael Jordan first, always. Kevin Durant. My producer almost just got his ass fired. He got in my ear and talked to me about Hakeem, like, I don't know. I'm just trying to decide between Hakeem and Wilt and all this st really, really think. Shut the hell up. Don't. I don't want to hear another damn word from you. All right, Hakeem the dream Olajuwon between him and Kareem Abdul Jabbar. I'm gonna say Hakeem because Akeem has a psychological effect on Shaq. That's the one guy Shaq idolized as a big man. Those gonna be my three.

[Caller]

Who's gonna guard Curry?

[Stephen A. Smith]

Well, the combination of Jordan and kd.

[Caller]

They can't handle him.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Well, listen, kd, Steph Curry's gonna move it out the ball. But when you put a taller guy on him, certainly nobody as height could guard him.

[Josh Smith]

I pretty much had the same team. I would swap Kyrie with Michael Jordan. Cause he's more skilled. I need like, you heard me. I need talent first. He's a better matchup for Steph Curry. Jordan ain't never see that type of talent. You're going to be disappointed. Oh, that's your team. Jordan's on your team.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So you would say. So what you're saying to me is that. Thank you for the call, Michael. I appreciate it. You're telling me, Josh, that you would swap out Michael Jordan for Kyrie Irving?

[Josh Smith]

I would keep Kevin Durant, get a center for Shaq.

[Stephen A. Smith]

But Kim Olajuwon is.

[Josh Smith]

Yeah, Akeem Olajuwon and Kyrie Irving to be my one to match up with stuff. He shoots better than Jordan, better handle, and he finishes with both hands better, too. He's not a dunker, but kyrie's more skilled. Three on three. We're not talking about championship. 10 on 10, three on three. Kyrie Irving. I'm taking him over. Jordan can't go left.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Mitchell in Minnesota. You're live. Stephen A. Go ahead, Mitch.

[Caller]

Hey, Stephen A. So I've got a fix for the in season tournament with the NBA that just ended. Um, I like the product. I don't have too many complaints about it. I think the two primary issues facing the in season tournament are one, the rest that you forego or lose by being good in the tournament, that is advancing to the finals. And secondarily, I think it's that it doesn't count for stats, wins or losses. And my proposed solution to those two problems is that you cancel the games later in the season against the opponents you faced in the semifinal or the final of the end season tournament. So in this case, the Bucs game game in February against the Hawks get canceled. And the Bucs game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in March gets canceled. So then you, you Know, eliminate the issue of the games not counting for wins and losses because you apply it to the regular season and you give the team rest later in the season that they lost by being good at the end season tournament.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I just don't think there's a. Nobody was looking for a solution to the in season tournament. Everybody was looking to a solution for the season. And I think that when you talk about giving cats rest or what have you, I mean, it's not a matter of rest. As to why, you know, they're not putting forth a full throttled effort. They give effort when they're on the court. It's what they do when they're off the court. The more time they have off the court and away from the court, the more undisciplined they appear to be, which means the more lackadaisical they'll come across when they're finally obligated to get on the basketball court. So I don't know if I agree with that, Mitchell. I appreciate the call. I'm not gonna waste more time on that. Let's go to Maddox in Illinois. You're live with Stephen A. What's up, Maddox? How are you? Hey, Stephen A. Huge fan, by the way. I'm here with my nephew. I'm here with my nephew. Say hello to Joshua. Hey, Joshua, how you doing?

[Josh Smith]

I am good.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Go ahead. Okay. If you could play college basketball today, which team would you play for and why today? If I could play college basketball. Hmm. I would say to you I've always been a Duke, North Carolina fan. I love the rivalry. I think it's the best rivalry in college basketball. But if I was a college basketball team today, in terms of strictly their coaching and their style of play, it would be Kansas with Bill Self. They always have athletes, they're always getting up and down the court. They're looking to make things happen. That would be my style of play. What about you, Josh?

[Josh Smith]

I'm going to Rutgers because I don't like to pass the ball. I want to be the best player and I'm going to be a ball hog. I'm going to be a star. And that's how it's going to go. Winning is not important no more. It's about getting your stats to people. That prospect like me, I swear to.

[Stephen A. Smith]

God, I should throw you off this damn show right now. I really can't believe you said some ignorant shit like that. Marcus in New York City, you're live with Stephen A. Go ahead.

[Caller]

How are you, Stephen A. My man.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Go ahead.

[Caller]

Yeah, I just have a question for you, brother. I wanted to know if you. Because I know I heard your, your. What's it called, your podcast this week about Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yes.

[Caller]

I just wanted to know, who do you think is really going to come out on top of this year? Not in general, like as the dominant one, to really like, lead their team to the victory. Because, you know, Lamar State's falling short.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I think, I think, I think whoever wins the super bowl first, if you're talking about their careers, if you're talking about this season, I'm shocked at how great Buffalo has looked. It's a toss up between them and Baltimore. I don't trust Baltimore's defense and I think in the case of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, he's looked better in the postseason than Lamar Jackson has looked in the postseason. So I got to look at it from that standpoint. I know my man Cam Newton was talking about throw some respect on Lamar Jackson's name, but I am throwing respect. He's a two time league mvp. There's nine people that have preceded him in winning in such honors, and all of them have won super bowl championships but Lamar Jackson. So you got to be able to get that done. And Josh Allen is an absolute stud. Josh, I'll give you an opportunity to answer this question. Do you even know the answer to this question?

[Josh Smith]

I do know the answer to this question. I would actually go with Lamar Jackson.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Mm.

[Josh Smith]

Because of what you just said, we didn't expect the Bills to do much and I think that's what's going to drag into the playoffs. They'll show their true colors when the games matter.

[Stephen A. Smith]

All right, last call. Joe in New York City, you're live with Stephen A. What's up?

[Caller]

Hey, Stephen, I'm just calling to ask what you think about the jets situation and if you think Aaron Rodgers should come back next year.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I think it's an atrocity. I think it's been very, very bad. I think that Aaron Rodgers should do everything he can to avoid going out like. Like this. He's looked bad for the most part this year, even though he's en route to throw for. For 4,000 yards. The reality is, is that he has not. He's been a shell of himself. He hasn't been great, despite having Breece hall, despite having Garrett Wilson, despite acquiring Devonte Adams, despite that defense supposedly being elite. And then we learned that it wasn't because they fired their head coach and they elevated their defensive coordinator into interim head coach status. It compromised their defense severely and As a result, they haven't looked as good in the end. I think when you have this kind of a year, when you had the illustrious career that Aaron Rodgers has had, you don't want to go out like this. You don't want this to be the indelible mark you leave as a swan song to your career. Though. He has to come back. That's how I feel about the New York Jets. What do you say?

[Josh Smith]

Well, I had texted my uncle two years ago during the Aaron Rodgers game and told him, Aaron Rodgers about to fall off a cliff. No Max Hellman stuff. But that's what I said. Then he went on first take the next morning and called me an idiot and said he felt like slapping me upside my head. Now we hit.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You actually got me on that.

[Josh Smith]

Got you on that one. Tell me when I'm right.

[Stephen A. Smith]

You actually got me. Well, I mean, a dead clock is right twice a day. I mean, it's a rare moment, but I give that to you. But at the time that you said that to me, Aaron Rodgers didn't have a down year. He had an MVP caliber year. But you said that he was gonna fall off. You were a bit premature with it. But obviously he comes to the New York jets this year and we see what happens.

[Josh Smith]

Yeah, y'all had him. You know, everybody had the jets doing. So I'm like, they gonna be just like the Giants. Here we are.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So you feeling good about your TV camera time and stuff like that, Mr. Wright?

[Josh Smith]

That's what I'm saying. I gotta the future on here, predictions.

[Stephen A. Smith]

So you wanna. So you want a show? Yeah. Wanna show. What would you do with a show? Talk like you really not like me. I'm educated. Your ass ain't.

[Josh Smith]

I just gotta be right. That's what they care about.

[Stephen A. Smith]

They don't care about educated, but they're usually not right.

[Josh Smith]

What'd I just say about Aaron Rodgers? So he's as done as they come.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Exactly. You've been here for two hours and it's the first thing you said right all day. You give me anything for Christmas?

[Josh Smith]

Yeah, I did. With your hoodie book.

[Stephen A. Smith]

That's him. I mean, I know it's after Christmas, but you didn't give me anything. You gave me some cheap hoodie.

[Josh Smith]

That hoodie's not cheap.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Yeah, it is.

[Josh Smith]

The message is expensive.

[Stephen A. Smith]

The message is rich. We.

[Josh Smith]

We dismiss now. Sign our contract. 2025 is our year.

[Stephen A. Smith]

I told him, I ain't signing nothing until I disown you. That's it for this edition of the Stephen a Smith show. Hope y'all enjoyed it. I'll holla at you in the new Year. Peace and love, everybody.

[Greg Rosenthal]

What's up everyone? It's Greg Rosenthal and I'm teaming up with the King of Spring, Daniel Jeremiah. He requires me to say that we're going to be bringing you 40s and free agents, the only podcast you'll need this NFL Draft season season. From DJs mock drafts to my top 101, free agents will have it covered for you with all new episodes every Thursday keeping you up to date as we head to the NFL Draft. Listen to 40s and free agents starting on March 6th on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcast.

[Julie Swearbinks]

What's up everyone? Julie Swearbinks here, along with former NHL player Nate Thompson.

[Caller]

We're doing a new podcast together.

[Stephen A. Smith]

Here we go.

[Julie Swearbinks]

The name Energy Line with Nate and jsb.

[Caller]

Each week we'll get together and talk about hockey life. All topics are fair game, right?

[Julie Swearbinks]

Exactly. And you'll never know who will drop by to join us.

[Caller]

Julie is pretty well connected. She has text threads going that you wouldn't believe.

[Julie Swearbinks]

Listen to Energy Line with Nate and jsb on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.