Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith Under Fire for Unrecognizable New Look
The Debut of a New Look
Sportscaster Stephen A. Smith, 57, is facing backlash on social media after debuting his unrecognizable new look on the "Monday Night Countdown" segment ahead of the Baltimore Ravens’ 30-23 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium in L.A.
The Outfit
Smith showed up on ESPN’s "Monday Night Football" pregame segment wearing a black leather jacket, a backward black snapback cap, and dark shades. Online jokesters jumped on the "First Take" commentator’s outfit, with social media users, including former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown, taking aim at Smith.
The Response
Brown shared a screenshot photo of Smith on X, who he described as "the broke Uncle at Thanksgiving who bets parlays daily." One reply to Brown’s tweet read, "This the look when Unc is dating someone younger than them." Another woman on X posted, "Is he going through a midlife crisis?"
Comparisons
Smith was also compared to a dancer for a legendary 1990s R&B group, a famous Black film director, and an iconic character from "The Matrix" motion picture franchise. A third person joked, "He looks like that dad that reminds everybody he played D1 football for one season at your kid’s practice." Elsewhere on X, someone asked, "Why Stephen A. Smith dressed like an undercover cop?"
The Backlash
While the internet clowned the polarizing sports media talking head, Smith, who said during Monday’s segment he had a seat "in the owners’ suite" to watch the game, showed off his ridiculed outfit on his own social media accounts. His Instagram page featured a photo of him in the all-black attire while standing next to Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and Major League Baseball’s Commissioner’s Trophy.
The Reaction
Many of the replies focused on the self-described New York sports fan posing with the leader of the team that defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. The Dodgers won the 120th edition of the World Series on October 30 by beating the Yankees 7-6 in Game 5 to wrap up the best-of-seven playoff series. Los Angeles secured the baseball franchise’s eighth victory in the annual Fall Classic.
Conclusion
Smith’s new look has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many users jumping to criticize his outfit. While some have praised his youthful appearance, others have been quick to mock his choice of attire. As the sportscaster continues to face backlash, it remains to be seen whether his new look will stick.
FAQs
- What was Stephen A. Smith’s outfit for the "Monday Night Countdown" segment?
He wore a black leather jacket, a backward black snapback cap, and dark shades. - Who compared him to a dancer for a legendary 1990s R&B group?
A fan on X. - Who asked, "Why Stephen A. Smith dressed like an undercover cop?"
Someone on X. - What was the outcome of the 2024 World Series?
The Los Angeles Dodgers won the series 7-6 in Game 5, securing their eighth victory in the annual Fall Classic.
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