Stephen A. Smith

By NickD120

  • Smith joins CNN/SI

    Stephen A. Smith joins CNN Sports Illustrated, though the network would shut down two years later

  • Smith's ESPN Debut

    Smith joins ESPN as an analyst for "NBA Shootaround", which would later become "NBA Countdown"

  • Smith Begins Hosting His Own Show

    Smith began hosting his own show, called "Quite Frankly, with Stephen A. Smith

  • Smith Leaves ESPN

    Smith announced on his website that he was leaving ESPN, though the exact reason as to why he left is still unknown

  • Smith Returns to ESPN

    Smith comes back to ESPN as a commentator on First take, as a part of a segment called "Embrace Debate". During this segment, Smith would debate various sports topics against co-commentator Skip Bayless

  • Smith Signs Contract with ESPN

    Smith signs a contract with ESPN that guarantees him a salary of over three million dollars per year

  • Smith Signs Contract Extension

    Smith signs a contract extension that keeps him at ESPN for five more years, while earning roughly eight million dollars per year

  • Stephen A's World Begins

    Smith's newest solo TV show, "Stephen A's World", begins streaming on ESPN's streaming service, ESPN+.