ESPN, one of the largest media houses, took the world by storm a few weeks ago when they announced massive layoffs. To everyone’s surprise, eminent names like Jalen Rose, Jeff Van Gundy, and others lost their jobs! In fact, veteran NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith asserted that nobody was safe during the layoffs and that he could’ve been next due to his large salary.

A few hours ago, 2008 NBA champion Kendrick Perkins delved into the situation inside the $50 billion company along with Patrick Beverley.

Former NBA champion agrees with millionaire Stephen A. Smith

Fans across the world saw 20 commentators lose their jobs over the past few months. To make matters worse, eminent names like Jeff Van Gundy lost their jobs, sending the internet into a frenzy.

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During this rough time, fans continuously bashed Stephen A. Smith because he is one of the highest-paid employees and there were no signs of Smith’s firing.

This is when the veteran analyst came out with some explosive statements which Kendrick Perkins agreed with recently. Talking with Philadelphia 76ers star Patrick Beverley, the analyst made a shocking revelation.

“When it was happening with ESPN, people think it be all cap when Stephen A was like it could’ve been anybody. It really could. Nobody was safe”, said Perkins.

Currently, Smith is signed to a five-year $60 million deal sealed in 2019 according to New York Post. For this reason, fans resorted to bashing the veteran as his job didn’t seem in danger.

What did Smith say?

Stephen A. Smith is not the type to sit back and listen to all the unnecessary criticism he received during the layoffs. He made a fiery claim suggesting that his top ratings are the reason he hasn’t been fired yet.

“They don’t have the number one show, they don’t have the top ratings, they don’t generate more revenue. How come ya’ll didn’t bring their names out?”, said Smith.

Just 24 hours before lashing out at his critics, Smith had revealed that “I could be next”. However, it looks like the veteran analyst is here to stay and captivate audiences through ‘First Take’.

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