Submit a Story!
Get the BallHype iPhone App
topics:

ESPN picks substance over style for NBA Draft
ESPN wisely is overhauling its NBA Draft coverage, and the upshot should be less hysteria and hyperbole on the main set Thursday. Stephen A. Smith, who can be an effective communicator when he is not morphing into 'Screamin' A.'' Smith, has been bumped from the main set and instead will interview drafted players -- an assignment he handled capably and calmly after the Celtics won the ...
Comments
Blog Reactions

Dolphin Uses Blog Comments To Dispute Reporter
SPORTSbyBROOKS — ... ( he’s since confirmed it was actually him ): armando, This is jay feely. I wanted to offer you a little clarification on the Ari fleischer presentation. I was asked before the meeting by our media relations director Harvey Greene to ask a question when Mr. Fleischer finished his presentations and asked for questions. As far as the organization not liking my question I can only say I had a coach come up to me afterward and tell me ‘great question’. I think you presented a much more controversial view of the situation than I did when you interviewed me. Never did I say they ...

The Continued Downsizing Of Stephen A. Smith [Stephen A. Smith]
Deadspin — ... This Thursday's NBA draft coverage on ESPN will not have Stephen A. Smith seated up front this year, instead they've relegated him to draftee-interviewing duties, an assignment the Miami Herald says, "he handled capably and calmly after the Celtics won the championship Tuesday." ...

Stephen A. Smith Booted Off ESPN's Main NBA Draft Set
AwfulAnnouncing — ... Now this is how you end a week of announcing news on a good note. Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald is reporting that Stephen A. Smith's role for this upcoming NBA Draft is going to be limited to just player interviews.... ...

Dolphins' Jay Feely Posts Blog Comment to Take Issue With Miami Herald Reporter
FanHouse — ... I think you presented a much more controversial view of the situation than I did when you interviewed me. Never did I say they told me to 'shut up' as you wrote in your article. You asked me if they asked me to not do as much media work and I said 'yes, and I was willing to do that." I also told you my approach has been to work as hard as I could, to be the best kicker I could be, and that I believed the best kicker would win the job. Feely has confirmed it really was him who posted the comment, and I think it's great. Feely might be the next Chris Cooley ...

Sephora, Order Some More Eyeliner…just in case – Evening Hardwood – June 20
The AltRaps Blog — ... and thinks that a congressional investigation is in order. Like him or hate him, Stephen A Smith always brought some fire and brimstone to the NBA Draft. Well, no more. He has been demoted to interviewing the drafted players. Wonder if he can still squeeze in a “the Raptors have made a huge mistake” line here and there? On the desk will be the professional (read: boring) team of Jeff Van Gundy, Mark Jackson, Jay Bilas and a hammerhead shark Stuart Scott. Our Raptors are weighing their options as to whether or not to go big in this years draft. ...

QUITE FRANKLY, I DIDN'T WANT TO BE ON THE MAIN STAGE!
RealClearSports - Blog — The Miami Herald reports that Stephen A. Smith will only be handling player interviews during the NBA Draft. Stephen A. Smith, who can be an effective communicator when he is not morphing into 'Screamin' A.'' Smith, has been bumped from the main set and instead will interview drafted players -- an assignment he handled capably and calmly after the Celtics won the championship Tuesday. I used to dislike Stephen A. Smith, but I think he has gotten a bit of a sense of humor about himself and now I tend to enjoy listening to him. I also think he's ...

Official Statement on Stephen A. Smith’s NBA Draft Reassignment
Rockin' Steady — ... We join much of America in decrying ESPN’s decision not to use Stephen A. Smith in its main draft coverage this year. Quite frankly, they should be ashamed of themselves. “Style over substance?” What it this, PBS? ...

Related: stephen a smith and espn
Kobe Says Things Look Good To HimSlam Dunk Central
The “ Los Angeles Times ” reported that Lakers guard Kobe Bryant like things they are with his team, a sharp contrast to a year ago. Last year after the NBA Finals Bryant called Stephen A. Smith of “ ESPN Radio “, and said he wanted out of L.A. This year after losing to the Boston Celtics in six games in the NBA Finals, the MVP of the Association this season says ...
ESPN Toggles The NBA Draft CoverageI Dislike Your Favorite Team
Stephen A Smith will no longer be yelling the front desk. I'm oddly disappointed by this news, though I'm thrilled that Jeff Van Gundy will be there at the main desk. His work throughout the NBA playoffs was spectacular. Funny, insightful, opinionated, and oft venturing into weird tangents that made even the down moments of a game entertaining. My personal favorite (I paraphrase): "I got