Veteran sports reporters Stephen A Smith and Dan Le Batard have been covering sports for a variety of media sources for decades.
The two got into a spat about how they affected the sports media sector.
Dan Le Batard and Stephen A. Smith got into a furious disagreement on the March 24, 2023, episode of Le Batard & Friends – South Beach Sessions. Dan started the argument by asserting that Skip and Stephen A. Bayless’ antics had destroyed the sports broadcasting industry.
Dan Le Batard said in the video: “I loathe what you two have done to sports television,” in the beginning. Stephen immediately answered, saying: “You may say what you want, but I will respond by asking, “Who the hell are you?
Stephen A Smith hits back at Dan Le Batard after he takes shots at him and Skip Bayless
Dan Le Batard tells Stephen A. that he HATES what he and @SkipBayless have done to sports television.
"I would say who the hell are you to say me and him, what about YOU?!”
– @stephenasmith #SouthBeachSessions🌴📺 https://t.co/QtIoWyeMLd
🎙️ https://t.co/k0FsLAvDnw pic.twitter.com/YrfPp8iQzx— Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz (@LeBatardShow) March 24, 2023
“To stand there while stating, “Me and him.” How are you doing? What the heck were you doing? living in a cave? teaching at Miami University? You also took part in it! You are not blameless!” “I’m referring to all the copycats you’ve produced who lack journalism degrees and believe that the purpose of sports journalism is to turn it into a debate on television,” Dan said.
Stephen answered by declaring: “What part do we play in that? when we have a journalism background. For many years, Skip Bayless worked as a journalist.” “For years, I worked as a journalist! When we appear on television, those morals apply. When did I start disobeying the journalistic ethics that come with the work in my career?”
Even though First Take does not abandon journalism, Dan’s conclusion was that the ethics of journalism are overshadowed by arguments during television discussions.
What is the wealth of Stephen A. Smith?
As of March 2023, Stephen A. Smith’s net worth was estimated by Celebrity Net Worth to be about $20 million. According to reports, his primary source of income comes from his work as a sports journalist, sports radio host, and sports television personality. He also receives compensation from sponsorships and brand endorsements.
What is the net worth of Dan Le Batard?
As of March 2023, Dan LeBatard’s estimated net worth was $25 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. His work as a newspaper sportswriter, podcast host, and former radio and television host is claimed to be his primary source of income. He also receives compensation from sponsorships and brand endorsements.