ESPN’s NBA analyst Stephen A. Smith started his career as an analyst on Tv for ESPN ‘Quite Frankly with Stephen A. Smith’ and he has been with the network since then. On the other hand, Mike Tyson had an illustrious career spanning 20 years from 1985 to 2005. He is widely considered the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time.

Smith, the renowned analyst, garners widespread recognition for his scathing critiques of NBA players and frequently makes headlines with his spirited debates advocating for Michael Jordan as the greatest basketball player of all time over LeBron James. According to him, he admires James’ athleticism and dedication, but doesn’t consider him the best. Now, Smith reveals a disturbing truth about a former ESPN columnist, and how his treatment of a former NBA legend was unacceptable.

Mike Tyson brings up the former ESPN columnist in a conversation that drives Stephen A. Smith mad

During a guest appearance on Mike Tyson’s podcast ‘Hotboxin’ with Mike Tyson’, the ESPN NBA analyst discussed various topics. Tyson recounted his unforgettable encounter with domestic hyenas during his visit to Africa, leaving Smith startled in his seat.

During the conversation, Smith expressed his admiration for the former Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson. Upon hearing Iverson’s name, Tyson expressed his disdain for a certain individual associated with Allen Iverson, referring to him as “the other guy on YouTube, the heavy guy.” In response, Smith identified the person Tyson was referring to as Jason Whitlock and stated that he shared similar sentiments, choosing not to discuss him further.

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Intrigued by the discussion, Tyson’s curiosity grew as he sought to uncover the extent of Jason Whitlock’s controversial reputation. He questioned whether Whitlock was truly as problematic as portrayed, asking what was wrong with him. Smith emphatically responded, declaring, “He’s worse than you realize,” indicating that Whitlock’s actions and behavior surpassed common perception.

Smith’s anger towards Whitlock reached such a level that he refused to even discuss further about him.

Why did Jason Whitlock turned out to be so controversial in the media?

Since the late 2000s, Jason Whitlock has consistently voiced his criticism of Allen Iverson. Just before Iverson’s induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2016, Whitlock claimed in a notable segment of ‘Speak For Yourself’, Allen Iverson was a negative influence on the NBA, suggesting that he promoted a culture of prioritizing hip-hop over basketball. Whitlock expressed concerns about the impact this could have on the younger generation.

In 2008, Whitlock specifically targeted Iverson’s extensive tattoo collection. Additionally, in a 2009 column for Fox Sports, Whitlock described Iverson as the epitome of a spoiled, media-favored, and over-hyped basketball player.

In 2017, Whitlock voiced his criticism of LeBron James, asserting that he viewed James as lacking intelligence and deliberately embracing a victim mentality. Whitlock alleged that James and many Black individuals actively held the belief that being Black entailed assuming a victimized position. He disregarded James’ assertions regarding the difficulties faced by both himself and the Black community, asserting that James enjoyed an elevated status as an idolized figure.

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