Stephen A. Smith Definitely Just Said “Nigga Please” On TV

And it was by far the least obnoxious thing he’s ever said.

1. During a discussion of whether Kobe Bryant would be ready for opening night, Stephen A’s language got a little salty.

I have to admit, this actually makes me like Stephen A. more. He spends most of his time on TV getting in contrived arguments over manufactured controversies, all while carrying himself with an overall air of phony-ness. And though I’m not endorsing the use of that word, this feels spontaneous. This feels like Stephen A., just saying what he’s thinking, rather than taking a side of an argument because he knows Skip Bayless (or whoever) will take the other side. If ESPN is going to subject us to such dangerously high quantities of Stephen A. Smith, I’d much prefer, off the cuff, cursing Stephen A. At least then I’ll get to laugh while getting an ulcer.

H/T Jason McIntyre at The Big Lead