It’s not often that Stephen A. Smith is left at a loss for words. Especially when he is live on television. The ESPN veteran is always on his A game, entertaining the world with his hot takes and animated persona. But tonight, minutes before OKC vs Pacers Game 6 tip-off, Smith was left ‘bamboozled’ by a special guest – his daughter Samantha!

Turns out, it was ‘Bring Your Daughter to Work Day’ on the ESPN set, and one of Stephen A.’s two daughters accompanied him to Indiana. While the analyst was on the court discussing the highly anticipated NBA Finals encounter, his colleague called Samantha into the frame for a rare television appearance. Like a responsible father, Smith said to his daughter, “Hello. Say Hi.” Not used to facing the camera, Samantha was a bit confused about where to look, “Hi guys. I’m Samantha. I’m talking here?”

But it took her mere seconds to gain her confidence. “I’m Stephen’s daughter. I’m so happy to be here. I’ve made so many friends.” She remarked, leaving her father stunned. Smith immediately replied, “You just got here five minutes ago!” Unbothered by her dad’s statement, Samantha continued addressing the viewers at home, “This is a really great experience and I feel really grateful to be here you guys.” Stephen A. couldn’t help but roll his eyes throughout the interaction.

Another wholesome father-daughter moment occurred when Samantha jumped in while Smith’s colleague was on the mic, saying, “You guys look so good.” Stephen A. quickly corrected her, “Did you just interrupt her while she was talking?” Realizing her mistake, the teenager immediately apologized. Then, she left the broadcast, but not without showing her father some love, “Bye dad. (kiss)” Even Stephen A.’s colleagues were ecstatic to see this side of him for once, amid his recent controversies, “Look at the face. Just stop. You love it.” But things got even more interesting when Samantha disagreed with her father on national television!

Stephen A. Smith and daughter Samantha have a disagreement on Live TV due to NBA Finals

Of course, everyone had their prediction on who will win tonight’s Game 6 in Indiana. Stephen A. picked the Pacers to come out on top and force Game 7. Surprisingly, his own daughter did not agree with him. Making another appearance on the broadcast, Samantha revealed her pick for tonight’s game on Live TV, “My pick. I’m going OKC. I think they’re just gonna end it tonight. I think Shai has been killing it all season and he won MVP for a reason. So, I think we’re just gonna finish it out now.”

While the panel of Malika Andrews, Bob Myers, and Kendrick Perkins could not stop laughing, Stephen A. sat on his chair shaking his head in disbelief. “You’re going against your daddy on national television?” He asked. Samantha immediately doubled down by saying, “I think he knows I’m right guys.”

Her witty responses impressed Myers and he urged the teenager to take her father’s place on the panel, “I much prefer her, if I have any say. This is such a better show. Take his chair.” In her brief TV appearance, Samantha looked confident just like her dad. So, she could have a bright future in television and hopefully, Samantha will carry Stephen A.’s legacy forward. Thoughts?