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STEPHEN A SMITH on SQUASHING his BEEF with CARMELO and STAYING CONNECTED to MJ, KOBE, and AI

2025-10-21 Sports
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How Media Figures Maintain Trust and Credibility with Elite Athletes

Understand the strict code of conduct legendary sports figures like Jordan and Kobe demand from media members covering them. Learn proven strategies for balancing necessary on-court criticism with maintaining essential personal respect.

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  • Authenticity dictates the longevity of relationships with players like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Carmelo Anthony.
  • SAS establishes a clear line: on-court performance is subject to public critique, but personal matters remain private unless boundaries are deliberately crossed.
  • Establishing journalistic expectations upfront prevents conflicts, as credibility is maintained by being consistently honest, even when an athlete is performing poorly. This discussion outlines the philosophy Stephen A. Smith uses to navigate the high-stakes relationship between sports commentary and the private lives of his subjects. It emphasizes leading with transparency to maintain long-term professional respect.

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Stephen A Smith links up with Carmelo Anthony and Kazeem Famuyide to talk about keeping real relationships in the game. He opens up about the one time he and Melo didn’t see eye to eye, how they moved past it, and the respect he still shares with legends like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant (RIP), and Allen Iverson. The crew chops it up about trust, accountability, and staying solid even when the cameras are rolling. #StephenASmith #CarmeloAnthony #MichaelJordan #KobeBryant #7PMinBrooklyn . . . New episodes drop every Monday. Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the show on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for all the best moments from the show. Download the full podcast here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4sEy5p87mJ002F3NGsKIpq Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony/id1719570183 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f088d77-2522-4c50-8d49-2792070534c8/7pm-in-brooklyn-with-carmelo-anthony Follow 7PM in Brooklyn on Social Media: https://lnk.to/7PMInBrooklyn

Top Comments (10)

@hardcourthoops4728 2025-10-21

Carmelo the goat

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@blk2thefuture870 2025-10-23

"Do you watch soap operas?" 😂😂😂 Now I see why homie like this 😂😂😂😂

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@Maryland-Man-Son 2025-10-22

10:15 inexcusable... absolutely despicable

15 3 replies
@GevanyAntoine 2025-10-21

Stay Me7o 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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@ray.mauricej 2025-10-22

just cut that shit off. 😂.

14 4 replies
@deezydzh 2025-10-21

STAY MELO ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

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@alexandrejean-pierre5091 2025-10-25

I've never heard other players screaming they have a good relationship with SAS ....but that what's he doing everyday now

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@Nyualum21 2025-11-09

“I’m a straight up dude, always” Max Kellerman in the back like 🤨

5 1 replies
@oo7duce 2025-10-23

He act like because hes asked a question he has to answer it. Can you imagine him as a co-defendant in court🤦🏾

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@jhood4life304 2025-11-05

Melo hat game🔥🔥🔥🔥

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