Hello everyone and welcome to the Steven A Smith Show. Let me just get right to it and discuss ESPN decision to terminate the contract of my friend, a good brotha, a great father, teammate in Shannon Sharpe. Let me just say I knew about this since Monday and was told not to discuss until they made it public. They asked me my opinion, Ibtold them that Shannons a good good brotha, and that I would love to continue working with him on 1st take. However, this decision was beyond my pay grade and no matter what I said their decision was final. Uhhh I wish Shannon the absolute best in whatever ventures he has, that with Club Shay Shay, Nightcap and any of vehicles that he has. I had a chance to speak with him on Tuesday and he was in good spirits, laughing, crackinf jokes, talking about what his beloved grandmother used 2 say to him in times like this. I am fully confident that brotha will find his footing and I wish him the best ..
Now let me just say, 1st take has been number 1 for 12 years in a row and no matter who sits across from me I intend to keep it that way. I'm Steven A baby!! I NEVER LOSE
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