ESPN commentators Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless touched on the topic of ethnicity issues with Jeremy Lin’s arrival in the league as an Asian point guard.
But before even touching on Lin, Smith touched on some issues within the black community which he passionately discussed on the First Take platform.
Check out the video below:
Now you know Stephen A. Smith was going to catch some flak. He wasn’t mincing words when talking about how much Miami was able to shut down Jeremy Lin.
But he better watch his back before ESPN go after him too.
Yeah, Lebron and ‘em may have just put an end to Linsanity. It’s not yet official, so Baron Davies may have some more time to rest his back. The Nicks may be in serious need of a healthy point guard of his caliber if they plan to advance deep into the playoffs.
Stephen A. is a drama queen. 1st of all he’s saying this shit because as a member of the media they like to be able to say anything and not worry about any repercussions. This shock-value for rating thing that has been going on for years at the expense of other people so that personalities in Smith’s business can advance needs to be checked. How many other times have you ever heard a broadcaster use the phrase “chink” in someone’s armor to describe anything in sports? Never! And the 1st time in all the years that I’ve ever heard it used it just so happened to be used when it’s in reference to an Asian. GTFOH Stephen A.!!
I only see 2 white guy and a black guy in this discussion. Where is the correct representation in this conversation?