Stephen A. Smith Addresses Backlash For Jeffrey Epstein Take

Stephen A. Smith says the parents upset over his latest Jeffrey Epstein take are similar to him — they’re allowed to have their very own opinions. Solely distinction?? He makes hundreds of thousands for his.

TMZ Sports activities caught up with SAS in New York Metropolis this week following his look on Chris Cuomo‘s “NewsNation” present … which resulted in some flak for saying he did not care if the useless financier’s rumored “client list” ever got here to gentle — nor ought to the general public.

His tackle the Epstein “list” — which some of us imagine included names of purchasers to whom underage women have been trafficked — upset lots of viewers … and Smith gave us his response in three elements.

“Number two, I get paid for mine.”

Honest sufficient … we’re speaking concerning the richest man at ESPN right here.

“Number three, and most importantly, it’s my opinion based on the facts that’s presented. I’m not getting personal, I’m not deriding or denigrating anybody. I’m just calling it like I see it when asked or when it’s part of my job.“

Smith’s stance should not come as a shock — he shares his ideas together with his chest and infrequently backs down. Keep in mind, LeBron James confronted SAS at a Lakers sport over a tackle his son, Bronny James.

So, do not count on SAS to again down on this one, both.