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My Take
Stephen A. Smith is, to me, the most fascinating case study in modern sports media. People dismiss him as just volume, but you do not survive decades at the top of ESPN on volume alone; underneath the theatrics is a newspaper reporter's instinct for narrative and timing. I confess I do not always agree with his takes, and I suspect that is precisely the point: he engineered himself into a figure you have to respond to. Whether ranting about the NBA or wandering into politics, he understands that sports talk is entertainment first. I respect anyone who knows exactly what business they are in and dominates it this thoroughly.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Stephen A. Smith
- Name (Japanese)
- スティーブン・A・スミス
- Reading
- すてぃーぶん・A・すみす
- Born
- October 14, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Goat
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Height
- 185 cm
- Occupation
- television presenter / actor / film actor / television producer / television actor
2. Background
- High school
- Thomas A. Edison High School
- University
- Winston-Salem State University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Stephen A. Smith born?
Born October 14, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Stephen A. Smith from?
Stephen A. Smith is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Stephen A. Smith do?
Stephen A. Smith works as television presenter, actor, film actor, television producer, television actor.
How tall is Stephen A. Smith?
Stephen A. Smith is 185 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.