Full Show: Stephen A's daughter Samantha co-hosts the show discussing the NBA Finals, Love Island and his hairline.

The Stephen A. Smith Show

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Society & Culture, Sports

4.6 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

Stephen A. Smith is a New York Times Bestselling Author, Executive Producer, host of ESPN's First Take, and co-host of NBA Countdown.

This episode of *The Stephen A. Smith Show*, featuring a dynamic and humorous co-hosting appearance by his daughter, Samantha. The episode blends:

- **NBA Finals Commentary**: Analysis of Game 6 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers, with predictions for Game 7.
- **Pop Culture & Streaming**: Samantha discusses *Love Island*, Megan Thee Stallion, and Kai Cenat’s Stream University.
- **Political Commentary**: Stephen A. critiques the NAACP’s decision not to invite President Trump to their convention and discusses a lawsuit involving Elon Musk’s company X.AI and environmental concerns in Memphis.
- **Legal Update**: Commentary on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ decision not to testify in his federal trial.
- **Father-Daughter Banter**: Light-hearted, comedic exchanges between Stephen and Samantha, including shout-outs, social media plugs, and playful teasing.

### 🎧 **Tone and Style**
- **Conversational and Energetic**: The script is informal, lively, and often humorous.
- **Topical and Culturally Relevant**: It touches on current sports, politics, and entertainment.
- **Personal and Relatable**: Samantha’s presence adds a family-friendly, behind-the-scenes vibe.

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1:00.5	Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I know you're looking for me.
1:03.1	You're looking for me to dissect what transpired in the NBA finals
1:08.1	between Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers in game six.
1:12.6	You're looking for me to talk about Diddy.
1:14.6	You're looking for me to talk about some other topics
1:16.6	involving President Trump in the NAACP
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