Stephen A. Smith Addresses Backlash For Jeffrey Epstein Take

Stephen A. Smith says the oldsters upset over his current Jeffrey Epstein take are identical to him — they’re allowed to have their very own opinions. Solely distinction?? He makes thousands and 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 lifeless financier’s rumored “consumer checklist” ever got here to gentle — nor ought to the general public.

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

“What I’ve to say is that I do not care, and the rationale that I do not care is as a result of everyone has an opinion, primary,” Smith mentioned.

“Quantity two, I receives a commission for mine.”

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

“Quantity three, and most significantly, it is my opinion primarily based on the details that is offered. I am not getting private, I am not deriding or denigrating anyone. I am simply calling it like I see it when requested or when it is a part of my job.“

Smith’s stance should not come as a shock — he shares his ideas together with his chest and barely backs down. Bear 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.