Stephen A. Smith Wylin

Just by default because people who want sports stuff blindly turn to ESPN. There’s no more substance nowadays.
I don’t disagree with your point in that regard, but other than FT and live sports, there’s not much reason to watch ESPN. And SA has build himself to the point that ESPN needs him more than he needs them IMO.
 
espn would be fine. People who constantly watch espn everyday as a routine don't have anything else to watch at 10 am unless they want to give fs1 a try.
 
I don’t disagree with your point in that regard, but other than FT and live sports, there’s not much reason to watch ESPN. And SA has build himself to the point that ESPN needs him more than he needs them IMO.

You're underestimating the actual platform of ESPN/Disney. They need each other. All the names who left took steps back in terms of notoriety/influence etc. Stephen values the consistent spotlight and Disney perks. The companies who have enough to pay him don't have enough day to day scheduling throughout the year.


He's in a similar position as Charlemagne who's been auditioning for that Daily Show job for years.
 
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