The Shannon Sharpe-Skip Bayless-Stephen A. Smith trio continues to make headlines, and the story behind one of sports television’s most significant debate stars switching networks and debate partners seems to be getting more intriguing.
Smith recently appeared on the Joe Budden Network and revealed additional details about the Sharpe-Undisputed breakup.
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“I’m telling you he was pushed out,” Smith asserted regarding Sharpe’s departure. “I’m telling you, and it’s a fact. Now, they can deny it, but he wouldn’t; I can promise you that. He was pushed out. He didn’t want to leave. He received notification that his services would no longer be required, but again, that’s his story to tell. Nevertheless, I’m sharing what I know. I’m providing you with facts.”
Although this is Sharpe’s story to tell, he may not be the first to share it.
Despite that, he has maintained a gracious demeanor throughout the entire process.
His farewell show at Fox Sports was marked by gratitude and numerous well-wishes. With this new information revealed by his new First Take counterpart, Sharpe is likely to face more direct questions about the circumstances surrounding his departure.
When you place Smith in front of six microphones, discussions like this are bound to arise. Frankly, it’s somewhat surprising that this information didn’t surface sooner.
