‘We actually gave him a day off’ says Molly Qerim with Stephen A. Smith absent from First Take again | 1E33S5N | 2024-03-31 02:08:01
'We actually gave him a day off' says Molly Qerim with Stephen A. Smith absent from First Take again | 1E33S5N | 2024-03-31 02:08:01
Absent from Monday's show,
FIRST Take host Stephen A. Smith has missed another broadcast as he enjoys a well-earned break.
Absent from Monday's show, Smith's typical spot on the ESPN set was empty as soon as again on Tuesday.
Kicking off the printed, co-host Molly Qerim welcomed their viewers earlier than a quick nod to her missing colleague.
"Good morning everybody, welcome in to First Take," she stated, sporting a shocking black pinstriped gown and white stilettos.
"Stephen A. is off as we speak, we truly gave him a day without work."
Qerim subsequently introduced common co-host Shannon Sharpe and guest co-host Rebecca Lobo, earlier than revealing that Jeff Passan and Jessica Mendoza would be a part of the show later.
As for Smith, whereas he hasn't but revealed exactly where he is, in a particular edition of his podcast on Monday, he did admit to being on vacation.
"I do know it's a Monday and often it's not a particular edition trigger I'm coming at you 3 times every week over the digital airwaves of YouTube every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on the very least, however d**n it I'm on vacation!" he said.
"So I ain't alleged to be working at all! However you already know what, I missed y'all. I actually really did.
"And I had some issues on my mind, so I figured if I had the time obtainable to me, the least I might do is take a while to precise myself in quite a lot of methods."
One such level was his vehement belief that the Golden State Warriors' dynasty is officially over.
Head coach Steve Kerr faced heavy criticism on Sunday after his group fell 114-111 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
<!-- End of Brightcove Player --> This got here amidst question marks surrounding his choice to restrict star Steph Curry to only 30 minutes.
Nevertheless, Kerr stood by his determination as a precaution to guard Curry, something Smith agreed with.
"Steph Curry hasn't, he is still a celebrity in this recreation, and I don't blame Steve Kerr for wanting to protect him and never run him into the ground," he stated.
"I don't blame Steve Kerr for demanding that anyone else step up and show a pulse and present that they will produce."
Smith revealed on his podcast on Monday that he was on vacation[/caption]
Nevertheless, whereas Smith didn't lay into Kerr or Curry, he was still brutally crucial of the Warriors season as an entire.
"The dynasty is over. Change is coming,"& he announced.
"There isn't a approach that Joe Lacob, the owner, Peter Guber, the owner for the Golden State Warriors goes to take a seat here and tolerate what we've been witnessing this yr.
"They're a mediocre group."
The Warriors could have a chance to show Smith mistaken on Tuesday night once they take on the Miami Heat on the Kaseya Middle.
They'll then head for the Kia Middle on Wednesday once they face the Orlando Magic.
As for Smith and his absence from First Take, he has but to disclose when he plans to return.
Throughout his podcast, Smith claimed that he believes the Golden State Warriors dynasty is over[/caption]
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Smiths criticism got here off the again of Golden States newest defeat[/caption]
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