🤔Stephen A Smith admits to not liking working with Max Kellerman.
😬Stephen A believes that the chemistry between him and Max had flatlined.
🎯Stephen A wanted to maintain the number one spot and didn't want to settle for second place after Skip Bayless left.
📉Stephen A felt that the show's ratings were stagnant and needed a change.
🧐Stephen A questions Max's credibility as a sports commentator due to his lack of athleticism and journalism experience.
Did Stephen A Smith take full responsibility for the tension between him and Max?
—Yes, Stephen A Smith took full responsibility for the tension and admitted that he didn't like working with Max.
What was Stephen A's main reason for removing Max from the show?
—Stephen A wanted to maintain the number one spot and didn't want to settle for second place after Skip Bayless left.
Did the show's ratings support Stephen A's decision?
—No, the show's ratings did not necessarily indicate a decline, but Stephen A felt that the show's content was stagnant.
Why did Stephen A question Max's credibility?
—Stephen A questions Max's credibility as a sports commentator due to his lack of athleticism and journalism experience.
Did Stephen A have any respect for Max?
—Yes, Stephen A acknowledged Max's intelligence and appreciated his abilities to talk about a wide range of topics.
00:00Stephen A Smith openly discusses his issues with Max Kellerman and their partnership on-air.
02:00Stephen A expresses his dissatisfaction with the show's lack of growth and the potential decline in ratings.
04:00Stephen A questions Max's credibility as a sports commentator due to his background and lack of athlete or journalist experience.
07:00Stephen A takes full responsibility for the tension between him and Max and admits that he didn't enjoy working with him.
09:00Stephen A emphasizes his desire to maintain the number one position and not settle for second place.
