Come on, 'come on man' man

Everybody makes sure to take some time out of your day today and send some ‘thoughts and prayers’ to Stephen A. Smith. The ESPN personality, who makes upwards of $8 million, says he’s underpaid. …

The conversation started with the panel talking about the AP’s recent article about the lack of Black players in the World Series – even though Houston manager Dusty Baker, is, you know, Black – and somehow spiraled into Stephen A. Smith telling us all he has to buy store-brand cereal.

“Just like women are underpaid compared to male counterparts, Blacks are underpaid compared to white counterparts,” Smith said. “I’m not talking about me, even though I got news for you, I am underpaid compared to some people on television and what they get paid.

[Hey, I *like* Smith, but he’s out of his mind with this claim, especially if he’s looking to paint himself as some sort of victim. The real median annual household income in the US in 2021 was $70,784. At $8 million a year, Smith makes that much in less than three 8-hour days. — Ed]