Full Show: Black Woman shot three times by Police, because of boiling water. NBA rejects TNT offer. Ben Simmons cost Joel Embiid

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN’s First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

A pissed off Stephen A. discusses the fatal shooting of Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy. In sports news, he comments on the new NBA TV deal, Carmelo Anthony’s assertion about Jayson Tatum, and Joel Embiid’s GOAT proclamation. He also talks about Bill Belichick turning down a San Francisco 49ers job and US Open Tennis Champion Coco Gauff being named a Paris Olympics flag-bearer. 

BLOCK A

Stephen A. comments on the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Sonya Massey, a Black woman, by an Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy.

BLOCK B

Stephen A. talks about the NBA’s new 11-year TV deal with ESPN and new partners NBC and Amazon Prime Video after turning down TNT Sports’ right to match which could lead to a legal battle.  

Stephen A. opines about Carmelo Anthony’s comments about Jayson Tatum lack of aura as the reason he is not the Face of the NBA. 

Stephen A. shares his thoughts on Joel Embiid’s proclamation that he could be in the GOAT conversation if not for his injuries.

BLOCK C

Stephen A. Smith has thoughts about former Patriots Head Coach Bill Belichick turning down an offer from the San Francisco 49ers to join the team’s sidelines coaching staff.

Stephen A. congratulates US Open Champion Coco Gauff on being named the female flag-bearer alongside four-time NBA Champion LeBron James at the Paris Olympics. 

Stephen A’s Take – U.S. Flag Bearers are Coco Gauff and Lebron James, but unarmed Black people are still being killed by police. 

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