He literally did it this morning again lol https://x.com/pelsfilmroom/status/1761039797676548155?s=46&t=xqgOURIJAoZUd459XowQaA
That’s what sparked this tweet by the team
I’m just so used to every member of NBA media calling him fat that I didn’t even realize it mattered anymore. I thought he may had been advocating for the pelicans to move cities again.
The national media can keep advocating the Pelicans move cities for all I care. Every time they do, New Orleans either wins the lottery or pulls off a dramatic playoff appearance.
I’m a 6’7, 215lb former athlete and pretty attractive/successful so far in life. Try again.
I laugh when things are funny. This isn’t/wasn’t funny. Hence why nobody’s laughing (except you and people like you).
'Nobody's laughing except for people who find it funny like you' dude comedy is subjective, just because you don't find it funny doesn't mean its shitty others do.
Some ppl need to get a sense of humor. That shit was hilarious! You can’t have eyes and be a reasonable basketball fan if you can’t acknowledge Zion is fat af.
He’s such a cunt. You can talk about Zion’s weight without being disrespectful and yet he goes through the effort of straight up bullying him on live television.
They did the same (to a lesser degree) to Jokic. Called him fat, out of shape, sluggish etc. Name calling is childish, and we should be beyond bullying someone. That said Zion would be a league terror if he had a regimen that helped him to slim and tone. Like Larry Johnson with a better game or a bigger Ben Wallace.
If you knew that the tweet was in response to Stephan A, then yes, it’s misleading to spread misinformation that they made this tweet for no reason at all
Crazy thing is him saying that ISNT FALSE…but the bastard twisted it to sound like Zion is the only athlete on earth that eats food
Athletes have to shovel food like trash compactors cuz they burn so many calories daily via practice and games. YES CHEFS LOVE ZION…THEY LOVE ALL ATHLETES CUZ INHALE FOOD LIKE NO OTHER TYPE OF HUMAN even the skinniest athlete you know. SAS bitchass just wanted to twist it into a slight on Zion cuz he’s a heaux
Fucj that dude man. Wanna be critical of the way Zion is hoopin, go for it. There are areas to poke at and be critical of without being offensive and ridiculous.
What he’s doing is flat out unprofessional and complete trash.
Especially when Zion’s approach this season has been the best approach in his career so far.
That lifestyle change and change in routine is showing up in a huge way now. He looks fantastic right now physically and is bouncing again.
Wanna see dude slide his feet more or develop some counters? That’s valid and he’s shown improvement in both.
Wanna call him out on stopping eating cheeseburgers or whatever bullshit he said, say it privately. Embarrassing professionalism
It is within the bounds of sports journalism to say a professional athlete should be in shape and stay in shape. Yeah he made fat jokes but the argument is correct. The Pelicans are nothing unless Zion stays healthy and in shape for a longer period of time than we have ever seen from him.
That’s not what he said though now is it…what did he say? What was the actual content of the quote?
Was it that he was worried about fitness levels? Bring up 4th quarter analytics to show how it affects his performance and make it relevant? Did he point out where Zion has regressed over the course of the year due to fitness? Did he make the point relevant at all in a basketball discussion?
The answer is no. He did none of those things.
What he did was chose to be incredibly unprofessional and take a personal shot at a player that he clearly hasn’t watched play basketball in over a month and peddle bullshit for clicks.
"peddle bullshit for clicks"
first time engaging with the show First Take?
Stephen A Smith is paid to entertain people and unfortunately a lot of people think fat jokes are funny. No use worrying about it because it won't stop until Zion wins in the playoffs and stays healthy and in shape across multiple seasons.
Saying (more or less) that a professional athlete needs to be in shape isn't a personal shot. Doing it in the way he did would be unprofessional if he was a real journalist, but he isn't one. He also gets paid to rile you up and he succeeded.
His claim to being able to say things of that nature is his journalism background as he so often points out. He’s the one that claims to be the journalist.
I know exactly what first take is and what it shouldn’t be.
This was a poor excuse at reporting for the face of the most famous sports network in America. It’s a disgustingly lazy and poorly worded statement and further cements Stephen a smith as a piece of shit who is a terrible journalist as well.
Pro wrestlers claim the WWE is real too. Parents tell their kids Santa Claus is real.
The best thing Zion can do is keep his nose to the grindstone and win a playoff series. Until he looks good in the playoffs, Stephen A and those like him will never stop.
If his comment had anything to do about the game of basketball or related to Zions on court performance, I wouldn’t give a damn.
This was a personal attack that has nothing to do with basketball or his performances of late that was made by the face of the brand claiming to be the “worldwide leader in sports” on their number 1 show. It was trash.
What would’ve been nice would’ve been for them to discuss the 3rd quarter when the rockets started to blitz Zion put high and forced some turnovers. They could’ve talked about how well herb jones looks shooting the ball or how the recent uptick in 3 point percentage has led to Zion getting back to his dominant rim finishing ways.
He could’ve just spoken to the entire teams lack of playoff experience or continuity as a group.
Instead he chose to be a piece of shit.
So I chose to speak out in a public forum about him being a piece of shit.
Zion is already doing what he needs to.
The pels fanbase is reacting well as well. Don’t let that shit slide. Stand up on every platform and call this dipshit out
>If his comment had anything to do about the game of basketball or related to Zions on court performance, I wouldn’t give a damn.
Being healthy and in shape is incredibly important in NBA basketball and it is directly related to Zion's on court performance. There is zero argument otherwise.
"This was a personal attack that has nothing to do with basketball"
It isn't personal. Luka would play better if he was in better shape. Same was true of Charles Barkley. Same is true of Embiid. Same is true of every single NBA player ever. Zion is in worse shape than he was in college, and he has started multiple seasons out of shape.
Stephen A wanted Zion to go to the Knicks Thought it was destined when the Lakers showed up at 4. Forgot that the split between NOP-MEM-NYK was 6-6-14.
Jokic was criticized for being too doughy up until he won a ring, and Embiid gets criticized all the time for being out of shape and injury prone. It's no different with Zion. He'll be criticized for it until he proves he can win in the playoffs, and even then it won't stop until he wins at the highest level.
How many fat out of shape player avg 31 mins a game? I get it but it is a dumb point esp this far into the season. Hes not out there begging to be subbed in huffing away.
Also He is in completely different shape now than a couple months ago. He didnt get hurt last year because he was fat he messed his hamstring. I don't know if you have ever had a bad injury but its kinda hard to stay in shape. Also the boy gets bloated quick its just his genetics.
"How many fat out of shape player avg 31 mins a game?"
I didn't say he was fat
"Also He is in completely different shape now than a couple months ago."
Completely agree he is in different shape now, but that's a bad thing. Professional athletes should be in shape before the season starts. That's what the money is for.
"He didnt get hurt last year because he was fat he messed his hamstring."
being overweight is a risk factor for all sorts of injuries, including hamstring pulls
"I don't know if you have ever had a bad injury but its kinda hard to stay in shape."
I have, but Zion injured his hamstring on January 2nd and the season started nearly 10 full months later. He had plenty of time to get into shape. Nobody needs to make excuses for him.
"I didn't say he was fat"
No but aren't saying it is justified? It is not. There is a difference with the bullying the media is doing and saying a player is out of shape.
"Completely agree he is in different shape now, but that's a bad thing. Professional athletes should be in shape before the season starts. That's what the money is for."
Doctor, when was he cleared for activities? People can't lose weight if their life depended on it and you expect him to lose 40lbs after an injury?
"being overweight is a risk factor for all sorts of injuries, including hamstring pulls"
Was he fat though? He was in the best nba shape hed ever been in and he pulled it? So this does not apply
"I have, but Zion injured his hamstring on January 2nd and the season started nearly 10 full months later. He had plenty of time to get into shape. Nobody needs to make excuses for him."
What was your injury? How long does it take to get back from a hamstring to walk then run without reinjurying? Have you ever messed you hamstring? Im not freak but when i was younger 5'11 240 28 percent bf i could rim graze. You don't get the process I can assure you. Every player after an injury comes in soft except KD. Even klay was fat after his injiries its just how it is. And when you are that explosive what you believe does not apply. He is not normal even compared to other players.
Allegedly...
He has stated that he only played ONE game. Yet has a 1.5 average? That's literally mathematically impossible.
And THEN he later stated that he played ZERO GAMES... because he messed up one (or two, story keeps changing) of his knee caps.
So right now I'm of the opinion that he literally lying true his teeth when it comes to his hooping exp
Same. I hate SAS with a passion. Dude constantly slamming professional athletes and he hasn't played pro anything. He'd be lucky to have a 1/16 of zions talent
I’m not a basketball expert and don’t claim to be but playing DIII at a low level…very low and it being my life for 20ish years gives me a different perspective. Respect to Steven A. for playing college but the shit he says is not what the game commentary should be about. Saying people are fat that were probably better than you in college at 15 is an odd statement, lol.
Idk I guess id say as a lifelong fan and player to the highest level I could, I love and respect the game and know how bad most the players wanna win. He sold out a long time ago and lost any serious respect with me when he started with all the “the HEAT JUST WANTED IT MORE THAN KD AND RUSS!!”.
Zero basketball analysis from a guy that brags like he does sums it up. He CAN be entertaining, but I understand why players at the professional, much less god tier levels dont respect him at all.
I had to go read SAS’s Wikipedia page. Dude wrote an article in his college newspaper that the basketball coach HE WAS CURRENTLY PLAYING FOR was old and needed to retire lol
Oh there’s a reason
What was it?
You don’t remember Stephen A calling Z fat?
He literally did it this morning again lol https://x.com/pelsfilmroom/status/1761039797676548155?s=46&t=xqgOURIJAoZUd459XowQaA That’s what sparked this tweet by the team
They had that tweet and Instagram post READY!
I’m just so used to every member of NBA media calling him fat that I didn’t even realize it mattered anymore. I thought he may had been advocating for the pelicans to move cities again.
The national media can keep advocating the Pelicans move cities for all I care. Every time they do, New Orleans either wins the lottery or pulls off a dramatic playoff appearance.
“Chefs in New Orleans are looking for him. They’re saying he’ll eat the table.”
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Not sure why because it was never funny.
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You’re the only person that finds it funny. That’s cool and all, but it says a lot about you. Bye bye now!
I think it’s pretty funny lol
Its hilarious. This person does not know funny.
I also think it’s pretty funny lol
Oh it’s pretty funny you’re just too sensitive or overweight yourself , learn to laugh a little Zion is ok
I’m a 6’7, 215lb former athlete and pretty attractive/successful so far in life. Try again. I laugh when things are funny. This isn’t/wasn’t funny. Hence why nobody’s laughing (except you and people like you).
“I’m 6’7 215 and pretty attractive “ shut up loser and learn how to laugh like I said
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'Nobody's laughing except for people who find it funny like you' dude comedy is subjective, just because you don't find it funny doesn't mean its shitty others do.
lol the best thing you got going for you is former athlete?
What a little bitch hahaha
It’s funny as hell.
Oh yeah, fat jokes are just the height of refined humor. I question the sense of humor and frankly the empathy of people who laugh at stuff like that.
Some ppl need to get a sense of humor. That shit was hilarious! You can’t have eyes and be a reasonable basketball fan if you can’t acknowledge Zion is fat af.
Oh snap I just said that hahaha hahaha
Chef’s kiss by the social media team
I like when the sassy admin clocks in. Much better than the “💪🏻😤” admin
He took a shot at Zion today on his show, something like how the pels won’t compete in post season and made a fat joke as his reason.
Said he needs to quit eating hamburgers and that the Pels won’t be successful until “the chefs don’t like you.”
He’s such a cunt. You can talk about Zion’s weight without being disrespectful and yet he goes through the effort of straight up bullying him on live television.
They did the same (to a lesser degree) to Jokic. Called him fat, out of shape, sluggish etc. Name calling is childish, and we should be beyond bullying someone. That said Zion would be a league terror if he had a regimen that helped him to slim and tone. Like Larry Johnson with a better game or a bigger Ben Wallace.
Oh I know. I just don’t like to give his show any recognition or views.
I have it on as background noise when I’m at my office, need to find something else now.
Well that kinda discredits the title that it was “for no reason at all.”
Does it? I said no one by name and gave no context. As far as I’m concerned the pelicans admin was ZOOTED at work
If you knew that the tweet was in response to Stephan A, then yes, it’s misleading to spread misinformation that they made this tweet for no reason at all
It’s a joke saying I’m not going to acknowledge what the dingleberry said. Grow a sense of humor
From the perspective of someone that had no idea Stephen A was clowning Zion it was confusing
Why do you listen to that shit? Do you hate your ears?
I mean... he ain't wrong tho
Give the admin a raise SAS greasy ass needs to leave us and zion alone especially with those twisted facts and lies he comes up with
Even if you take off Zion, this is still an improvement on the team that made the playoffs in 2022.
Chefs love him
Crazy thing is him saying that ISNT FALSE…but the bastard twisted it to sound like Zion is the only athlete on earth that eats food Athletes have to shovel food like trash compactors cuz they burn so many calories daily via practice and games. YES CHEFS LOVE ZION…THEY LOVE ALL ATHLETES CUZ INHALE FOOD LIKE NO OTHER TYPE OF HUMAN even the skinniest athlete you know. SAS bitchass just wanted to twist it into a slight on Zion cuz he’s a heaux
Fucj that dude man. Wanna be critical of the way Zion is hoopin, go for it. There are areas to poke at and be critical of without being offensive and ridiculous. What he’s doing is flat out unprofessional and complete trash. Especially when Zion’s approach this season has been the best approach in his career so far. That lifestyle change and change in routine is showing up in a huge way now. He looks fantastic right now physically and is bouncing again. Wanna see dude slide his feet more or develop some counters? That’s valid and he’s shown improvement in both. Wanna call him out on stopping eating cheeseburgers or whatever bullshit he said, say it privately. Embarrassing professionalism
Yeah lowkey I think it’s kind of weird he hasn’t been like formally called out for bullying/fat shaming that man.
It is within the bounds of sports journalism to say a professional athlete should be in shape and stay in shape. Yeah he made fat jokes but the argument is correct. The Pelicans are nothing unless Zion stays healthy and in shape for a longer period of time than we have ever seen from him.
That’s not what he said though now is it…what did he say? What was the actual content of the quote? Was it that he was worried about fitness levels? Bring up 4th quarter analytics to show how it affects his performance and make it relevant? Did he point out where Zion has regressed over the course of the year due to fitness? Did he make the point relevant at all in a basketball discussion? The answer is no. He did none of those things. What he did was chose to be incredibly unprofessional and take a personal shot at a player that he clearly hasn’t watched play basketball in over a month and peddle bullshit for clicks.
"peddle bullshit for clicks" first time engaging with the show First Take? Stephen A Smith is paid to entertain people and unfortunately a lot of people think fat jokes are funny. No use worrying about it because it won't stop until Zion wins in the playoffs and stays healthy and in shape across multiple seasons. Saying (more or less) that a professional athlete needs to be in shape isn't a personal shot. Doing it in the way he did would be unprofessional if he was a real journalist, but he isn't one. He also gets paid to rile you up and he succeeded.
His claim to being able to say things of that nature is his journalism background as he so often points out. He’s the one that claims to be the journalist. I know exactly what first take is and what it shouldn’t be. This was a poor excuse at reporting for the face of the most famous sports network in America. It’s a disgustingly lazy and poorly worded statement and further cements Stephen a smith as a piece of shit who is a terrible journalist as well.
Pro wrestlers claim the WWE is real too. Parents tell their kids Santa Claus is real. The best thing Zion can do is keep his nose to the grindstone and win a playoff series. Until he looks good in the playoffs, Stephen A and those like him will never stop.
If his comment had anything to do about the game of basketball or related to Zions on court performance, I wouldn’t give a damn. This was a personal attack that has nothing to do with basketball or his performances of late that was made by the face of the brand claiming to be the “worldwide leader in sports” on their number 1 show. It was trash. What would’ve been nice would’ve been for them to discuss the 3rd quarter when the rockets started to blitz Zion put high and forced some turnovers. They could’ve talked about how well herb jones looks shooting the ball or how the recent uptick in 3 point percentage has led to Zion getting back to his dominant rim finishing ways. He could’ve just spoken to the entire teams lack of playoff experience or continuity as a group. Instead he chose to be a piece of shit. So I chose to speak out in a public forum about him being a piece of shit. Zion is already doing what he needs to. The pels fanbase is reacting well as well. Don’t let that shit slide. Stand up on every platform and call this dipshit out
>If his comment had anything to do about the game of basketball or related to Zions on court performance, I wouldn’t give a damn. Being healthy and in shape is incredibly important in NBA basketball and it is directly related to Zion's on court performance. There is zero argument otherwise. "This was a personal attack that has nothing to do with basketball" It isn't personal. Luka would play better if he was in better shape. Same was true of Charles Barkley. Same is true of Embiid. Same is true of every single NBA player ever. Zion is in worse shape than he was in college, and he has started multiple seasons out of shape.
I would love to see a picture of you tbh
for what reason?
Stephen A wanted Zion to go to the Knicks Thought it was destined when the Lakers showed up at 4. Forgot that the split between NOP-MEM-NYK was 6-6-14.
Jokic is fat, embid is fat and not healthy Z is leaner and more muscular than both even at 300lb
Jokic was criticized for being too doughy up until he won a ring, and Embiid gets criticized all the time for being out of shape and injury prone. It's no different with Zion. He'll be criticized for it until he proves he can win in the playoffs, and even then it won't stop until he wins at the highest level.
How many fat out of shape player avg 31 mins a game? I get it but it is a dumb point esp this far into the season. Hes not out there begging to be subbed in huffing away. Also He is in completely different shape now than a couple months ago. He didnt get hurt last year because he was fat he messed his hamstring. I don't know if you have ever had a bad injury but its kinda hard to stay in shape. Also the boy gets bloated quick its just his genetics.
"How many fat out of shape player avg 31 mins a game?" I didn't say he was fat "Also He is in completely different shape now than a couple months ago." Completely agree he is in different shape now, but that's a bad thing. Professional athletes should be in shape before the season starts. That's what the money is for. "He didnt get hurt last year because he was fat he messed his hamstring." being overweight is a risk factor for all sorts of injuries, including hamstring pulls "I don't know if you have ever had a bad injury but its kinda hard to stay in shape." I have, but Zion injured his hamstring on January 2nd and the season started nearly 10 full months later. He had plenty of time to get into shape. Nobody needs to make excuses for him.
"I didn't say he was fat" No but aren't saying it is justified? It is not. There is a difference with the bullying the media is doing and saying a player is out of shape. "Completely agree he is in different shape now, but that's a bad thing. Professional athletes should be in shape before the season starts. That's what the money is for." Doctor, when was he cleared for activities? People can't lose weight if their life depended on it and you expect him to lose 40lbs after an injury? "being overweight is a risk factor for all sorts of injuries, including hamstring pulls" Was he fat though? He was in the best nba shape hed ever been in and he pulled it? So this does not apply "I have, but Zion injured his hamstring on January 2nd and the season started nearly 10 full months later. He had plenty of time to get into shape. Nobody needs to make excuses for him." What was your injury? How long does it take to get back from a hamstring to walk then run without reinjurying? Have you ever messed you hamstring? Im not freak but when i was younger 5'11 240 28 percent bf i could rim graze. You don't get the process I can assure you. Every player after an injury comes in soft except KD. Even klay was fat after his injiries its just how it is. And when you are that explosive what you believe does not apply. He is not normal even compared to other players.
I don't think SAS realizes that shit-talking is on a whole other level down here lol
We’d rather Steve during category 5 Hurricane than eat Ruffles endorses by Anthony Davis.
he's from the bronx lol they are way more advanced in there shit talking than us
Common misconception
For real
Bless their heart
new yorkers are Charmin soft
Stephen A Myth
Who did he play for?
Winston-Salem, a D2 lol. And that was his senior season.
Allegedly... He has stated that he only played ONE game. Yet has a 1.5 average? That's literally mathematically impossible. And THEN he later stated that he played ZERO GAMES... because he messed up one (or two, story keeps changing) of his knee caps. So right now I'm of the opinion that he literally lying true his teeth when it comes to his hooping exp
GuangDong Tigers
He said he played once 1 game and got injured. How the hell you avrg 1.5 in 1 game ?
Maybe he got 3 points in one game and went out a second game injured
Damn, barely avg a free throw.
love our social media team :)
[https://x.com/PelicansNBA/status/1761120217025990943?s=20](https://x.com/PelicansNBA/status/1761120217025990943?s=20)
SAS and Water Pistol Pete holding down the elite stat line for Team Media
Big media team win
For real though, fuck ESPN and this lack of talent.
Steven A is a TOOL. A loud mouth Fool. Go Pels
I am laughing my ass off at this hahahah. Not even subbed here, reddit just showed me this and I’m dying💀
Same. I hate SAS with a passion. Dude constantly slamming professional athletes and he hasn't played pro anything. He'd be lucky to have a 1/16 of zions talent
TIL Steve A played in the league
Maybe he played in a league, but not the NBA
😂😆🤣😆😂😆🤣😆😂😆🤣.. WTF??!!! Stephen A. Smith, YOU ARE THE MAN.!!!😆😆😆😆😆
All Star !
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Is this because he was shitting on Zion?
Dudes a bucket.
Did he double down on his Zion hate before or after last nights game? Because, um, our boy looked fit and fierce.
Guess you wasn't watching 1st Take 😝😝😝😝
You god damn right I wasn’t
This is just getting mean now.
Naw he said he heard Zion kan eat a whole table sum bs lol den he said he know chef 👨🍳 in New Orleans that love Zion
Thought that was wilt chamberlain.
I can't believe they left the 0's off his #'s!
Fat shamer! And in this economy?!
Stay petty so you don’t have to get petty
Thought that was otto porter 😂😂😂
It was for a reason..Steven a been roasting Zion weight for years
I just asked how do you average 1.5 ppg to a co worker and his response was, are you talking about Steven A Smith?
I like that it's not even APG, it's just total assists = 1
Stephan A Myth
This mean he only scored 1 free throw and had 1 assists. The assist is we’re the .5 come from 😂
About fucking time we clap back at that clown for bad mouthing my pookie bear Zion 😏😈
Even without the Z comments, SAS is a douchebag. That is reason enough to post it.
SAS knows fuck-all about anything sports related. He’s a mouthpiece. That’s it.
There was a reason. Lol
Mans must’ve almost made a layup
Lmao, Stephen A deserves that he trashes every team that’s not the Knicks and their last title is like 50 years ago he was probably 10 years old
Stephen A actually played a sport?
Yeah he was caressing balls with bith hands
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Thought he only got to play 1 game how you average 1.5 ppg when the man claimed to have only played one game and got hurt…
Lol
Just beautiful🍾🥂✨️
Oh there’s a reason
Bravo Pelicans, Bravo.
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Pels twitter account just caught a body
Discount Wilt
Or media teams in NOLA are undefeated with the roasting
THAT MAN IS A BONAFIDE SCRUB !
Like a young Pistol Pete.
bro's disrespectful as fuck to your franchise player man id be mad too
Are those NBA stats? Or college?
Pissed off the wrong intern
You don’t average 1.5 points in 1 game 😂 Stephen A Myth is a fraud and a clown
That's what you call a solid player
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I thought this was just a made up/Joke character from a 90's NBA game until I read the comments for context.
People hate him for calling Zion fat? He is fat. Who gives a shit?
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I’m not a basketball expert and don’t claim to be but playing DIII at a low level…very low and it being my life for 20ish years gives me a different perspective. Respect to Steven A. for playing college but the shit he says is not what the game commentary should be about. Saying people are fat that were probably better than you in college at 15 is an odd statement, lol. Idk I guess id say as a lifelong fan and player to the highest level I could, I love and respect the game and know how bad most the players wanna win. He sold out a long time ago and lost any serious respect with me when he started with all the “the HEAT JUST WANTED IT MORE THAN KD AND RUSS!!”. Zero basketball analysis from a guy that brags like he does sums it up. He CAN be entertaining, but I understand why players at the professional, much less god tier levels dont respect him at all.
I mean why wouldn’t they post this? The world needs to know with some of his blasphemous takes
Zion is a great player right now. Just because he doesn’t fit what SAS wants him to be or thinks he can be, doesn’t mean SAS should trash him.
He don’t fit In very many places
I had to go read SAS’s Wikipedia page. Dude wrote an article in his college newspaper that the basketball coach HE WAS CURRENTLY PLAYING FOR was old and needed to retire lol
Pretty sure Stephen A took another doughnut crack at Zion lol
There was a reason
Hilarious
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No reason at all? You’re kidding, right?…
Oh man! That is GREAT!