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Sports Journalist, Analyst & Talk Show Host Known for "First Take"

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Stephen A. Smith Biography

Stephen A. Smith is a prominent sports commentator and executive producer on ESPN's "First Take," engaging in daily discussions and debates on sports topics . He also serves as an analyst on "NBA Countdown," the longstanding NBA pregame show on ESPN and ABC, and hosts "NBA in Stephen A's World", an alternate presentation for select ESPN NBA games. As the co-executive producer of these shows through Mr. SAS Productions, a company he co-owns with ESPN and Omaha Productions, Smith has been an integral part of the network's studio programming, leading various "SportsCenter" specials since 2018.

Smith is also the author of "Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes," which became a New York Times bestseller. Additionally, he launched the podcast "K[no]w Mercy with Stephen A. Smith," providing insightful analysis on current events across politics, entertainment, social issues, business, and more.

Smith's broadcasting career dates back to 2003 when he joined ESPN as an analyst for "NBA Shootaround." A former general sports columnist with the Philadelphia Inquirer, his journey began after receiving a basketball scholarship to Winston-Salem State University, an historically black university. Smith is an active participant in HBCU Week, serving as an ambassador for the event.

Speaking Topics
  • Ethics, On the Field & Off

    What is the right thing to do when the lines of ethics are increasingly blurred? Being the best and having more power and money enables those on the way up to be filled with praise, big paydays, and role-model status. But the headlines are filled with fall-from-grace storylines all the time. Is there a new model for success, or do we just have more access to information?

    From sportsmanship to gambling, steroid use to point shaving, sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has seen and covered a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on the field and off... and interviewed a lot of the major players. He uses this unique insight to offer perspective on today's current events, politics, and youth. This engaging presentation will make you think and feel about ethical decisions in a new way.

  • The Road to Great Leadership

    Stephen A. Smith's career has allowed him to be up close and personal with great leaders, and he has learned firsthand and through interviews about the trials and tribulations on the road to great leadership. Leadership is now more important than ever, and Smith's anecdotes will enthrall, entertain, and educate as he talks about goal setting, motivation, tough decision making, and inspiration.

  • Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!

    From heart-wrenching defeats to capturing glory, rarely is anyone faced with adversity more than the modern-day athlete. True champions have learned not only to overcome their adversities, but to use them as a tool. From his roots in Hollis to covering some of the biggest names on planet Earth, keynote speaker Stephen A. Smith uses his life experiences and sports-as-life references to offer his perspective on how to keep your head in the game using courage, determination, and patience so you too can use adversity to your benefit.

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Stephen A's World

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Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes

Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes

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  • What are the speaker fees for Stephen A. Smith

    Speaking fees for Stephen A. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Stephen A. Smith are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stephen A. Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stephen A. Smith speak about?

  • Where does Stephen A. Smith travel from?

    Stephen A. Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Stephen A. Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Stephen A. Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen A. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stephen A. Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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Sports Journalist, Analyst & Talk Show Host Known for "First Take"

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Stephen A. Smith Biography

Stephen A. Smith is a prominent sports commentator and executive producer on ESPN's "First Take," engaging in daily discussions and debates on sports topics . He also serves as an analyst on "NBA Countdown," the longstanding NBA pregame show on ESPN and ABC, and hosts "NBA in Stephen A's World", an alternate presentation for select ESPN NBA games. As the co-executive producer of these shows through Mr. SAS Productions, a company he co-owns with ESPN and Omaha Productions, Smith has been an integral part of the network's studio programming, leading various "SportsCenter" specials since 2018.

Smith is also the author of "Straight Shooter: A Memoir of Second Chances and First Takes," which became a New York Times bestseller. Additionally, he launched the podcast "K[no]w Mercy with Stephen A. Smith," providing insightful analysis on current events across politics, entertainment, social issues, business, and more.

Smith's broadcasting career dates back to 2003 when he joined ESPN as an analyst for "NBA Shootaround." A former general sports columnist with the Philadelphia Inquirer, his journey began after receiving a basketball scholarship to Winston-Salem State University, an historically black university. Smith is an active participant in HBCU Week, serving as an ambassador for the event.

Stephen A. Smith Speaking Topics

  • Ethics, On the Field & Off

    What is the right thing to do when the lines of ethics are increasingly blurred? Being the best and having more power and money enables those on the way up to be filled with praise, big paydays, and role-model status. But the headlines are filled with fall-from-grace storylines all the time. Is there a new model for success, or do we just have more access to information?

    From sportsmanship to gambling, steroid use to point shaving, sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has seen and covered a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on the field and off... and interviewed a lot of the major players. He uses this unique insight to offer perspective on today's current events, politics, and youth. This engaging presentation will make you think and feel about ethical decisions in a new way.

  • The Road to Great Leadership

    Stephen A. Smith's career has allowed him to be up close and personal with great leaders, and he has learned firsthand and through interviews about the trials and tribulations on the road to great leadership. Leadership is now more important than ever, and Smith's anecdotes will enthrall, entertain, and educate as he talks about goal setting, motivation, tough decision making, and inspiration.

  • Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!

    From heart-wrenching defeats to capturing glory, rarely is anyone faced with adversity more than the modern-day athlete. True champions have learned not only to overcome their adversities, but to use them as a tool. From his roots in Hollis to covering some of the biggest names on planet Earth, keynote speaker Stephen A. Smith uses his life experiences and sports-as-life references to offer his perspective on how to keep your head in the game using courage, determination, and patience so you too can use adversity to your benefit.

Stephen A. Smith Videos

  • Stephen A's World
    Conor McGregor speaks with Stephen A. Smith about ... talks Poirier rematch, says Khabib is scared | Stephen A's World.
  • Rap Radar: Stephen A. Smith - YouTube
    ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith loves taking people to school. So it’s only fitting that he was named ambassador for this year’s HBCU Week. But...
  • Stephen A. Smith's passionate speech to the Alabama football team
    Stephen A. Smith delivers a passionate speech to Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team. ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+

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  • How do I book Stephen A. Smith to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Stephen A. Smith for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Stephen A. Smith, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Stephen A. Smith or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Stephen A. Smith

    Speaking fees for Stephen A. Smith, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Stephen A. Smith are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Stephen A. Smith, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Stephen A. Smith speak about?

  • Where does Stephen A. Smith travel from?

    Stephen A. Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Stephen A. Smith’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Stephen A. Smith for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Stephen A. Smith for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Stephen A. Smith or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Stephen A. Smith is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Ethics, On the Field & Off, The Road to Great Leadership and Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!. The estimated speaking fee range to book Stephen A. Smith for your event is available upon request. Stephen A. Smith generally travels from Philadelphia, PA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Daymond John, Laila Ali, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Allyson Felix and Van Jones. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Stephen A. Smith for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Stephen A. Smith Speaking Topics

  • Ethics, On the Field & Off

    What is the right thing to do when the lines of ethics are increasingly blurred? Being the best and having more power and money enables those on the way up to be filled with praise, big paydays, and role-model status. But the headlines are filled with fall-from-grace storylines all the time. Is there a new model for success, or do we just have more access to information?

    From sportsmanship to gambling, steroid use to point shaving, sports journalist Stephen A. Smith has seen and covered a wide spectrum of ethical issues both on the field and off... and interviewed a lot of the major players. He uses this unique insight to offer perspective on today's current events, politics, and youth. This engaging presentation will make you think and feel about ethical decisions in a new way.

  • The Road to Great Leadership

    Stephen A. Smith's career has allowed him to be up close and personal with great leaders, and he has learned firsthand and through interviews about the trials and tribulations on the road to great leadership. Leadership is now more important than ever, and Smith's anecdotes will enthrall, entertain, and educate as he talks about goal setting, motivation, tough decision making, and inspiration.

  • Adversity: Keep Your Head in the Game!

    From heart-wrenching defeats to capturing glory, rarely is anyone faced with adversity more than the modern-day athlete. True champions have learned not only to overcome their adversities, but to use them as a tool. From his roots in Hollis to covering some of the biggest names on planet Earth, keynote speaker Stephen A. Smith uses his life experiences and sports-as-life references to offer his perspective on how to keep your head in the game using courage, determination, and patience so you too can use adversity to your benefit.

Stephen A. Smith Speaker Videos

  • Stephen A's World
    Conor McGregor speaks with Stephen A. Smith about ... talks Poirier rematch, says Khabib is scared | Stephen A's World.
    Rap Radar: Stephen A. Smith - YouTube
    ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith loves taking people to school. So it’s only fitting that he was named ambassador for this year’s HBCU Week. But Black colleges and universities aren’t the only...
  • Stephen A. Smith's passionate speech to the Alabama football team
    Stephen A. Smith delivers a passionate speech to Nick Saban's Alabama Crimson Tide football team. ✓ Subscribe to ESPN+

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This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

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