Veteran analyst Stephen A. Smith revealed on The Joe Budden podcast that he did not like working with his former First Take Co-host, Max Kellerman. Claiming that First Take got “Stale” when Max was part of the show, Stephen A. eventually decided to demote his co-host and remove him from First Take in 2021. 2 years later, ESPN fired Kellerman along with several other employees.

Former NFL wide receiver Terrell Owens pointed to his appearance on First Take in 2019, which could have sparked a beef between Stephen A. and Max Kellerman. However, Stephen A. slammed the NFL legend on Twitter for the allegations, drawing a reaction from Kyrie Irving. But Stephen A. had something to say to Uncle Drew as well.

Stephen A. Smith’s response to Kyrie Irving and Terrell Owens

After the First Take debacle was unfolded by Stephen A. Smith on the Joe Budden Podcast, fans were quick to come out in support of his former co-host, Max Kellerman. Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Owens also chimed in the discussion bringing up his 2019 appearance on the show when Max was still part of First Take. On the 2019 show, Owens remarked, “Max almost seems blacker than you Stephen A.” His comments rubbed Stephen A. the wrong way, and he called out the NFL legend right after. According to Owens, that was the reason Max was removed from First Take. He reposted the video saying, “FACTS!”

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The ESPN analyst quickly fired back at Owens, threatening to dedicate the next episode of First Take to the NFL legend, revealing his behind-the-scenes secrets. Former NBA Champion Kyrie Irving responded to the whole back and forth between Owens and Stephen A., “Can y’all Call each other like Grown Mature Men and Clear the air without all of the extra social media back and forth? Get what you need off your chest and move on.” Responding to Uncle Drew, Stephen A. Smith accepted his fault but did not back down from his comments, “Respectfully bro, you don’t know the whole story. I have nothing to say to his sorry pathetic a** — but that doesn’t mean you’re wrong! You are right bro! I’m man enough to admit that. I will stand down.”

There might be more drama to come

Even though the 55-year-old stood down for now, more drama might follow in the Stephen A. Smith-Terrell Owens saga. Stephen A. has made it clear that he does not like the former NFL player and would not be patching things up with him.

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After Stephen A.’s revelations about Max Kellerman’s ESPN firing on the podcast, fans are eager to hear Max’s side of the story.

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