Stephen A. Smith issues a message to Angel Reese amid rumors, controversy 

The one thing I have learned in this life as a former athlete myself, is that you're talents can take you to a place where your character can't keep you. God Bless.

Mr. Smith. ... if this message reaches your eyes, be aware of my gratitude for taking the time to make a personal appeal to Angel and her generational peers. This was the most significant response I have ever heard from a broadcaster & I salute you.

This was eloquently said in the most respectful way. I hope she and her mother hears it and receives it. Well said ❤

This was so beautifully spoken....like from a Father to his daughter 😢🙏🏽

Stephen A nailed this. Angel has to understand new found stardom doesn't mean stop working. The job isn't done yet

Stephen A I applaud you. No yelling or ranting just bona-fide truth that this young lady needs to hear! Thank you brother. Hope she takes heed.

My granny said, "The ways we are humbled in life --- (at any age) --- humble us with love when our hearts have embraced the lesson taught and the lesson learned."

Stephen A. That was like a father talking to his daughter. Well said and needed.

I played for Coach Mulkey and what you see is what you get. No nonsense, full of integrity, wisdom, and love for her players. The most decorated player/coach man or woman in the history of the college game. (what I meant was she is the only man or woman to win a National title as a player, assistant coach, and head coach. Only person to do that 🎉 Yes Geno has won more as a coach.) One time she took me out of a game, and I rolled my eyes on national television and she called me into her office and addressed it. She called me higher and said I represent Baylor and this wasn’t acceptable. Of course I didn’t want to come out of the game but she did the right thing. I learned from it and I respected her even more. She gave me another chance and I never did that again. She encouraged me and coached me hard, along with all her players. She didn’t play favorites and upheld high standards no matter who you were… I instilled this same thing into the athletes I coached after I got my degree. She is a class act and a champion in every way. Great message Stephen A! 😊

Well said Stephen 👏 I pray she hears this and learns a valuable lesson

This is how I was raised: When an Elder speaks you listen 🙌🏽 Great Wisdom Mr. Smith…

Well spoken👌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾!!! That message was POWERFUL 🙏🏾💯

He is 💯 percent accurate... The money , fame and celebrity changes most people...

I love the delicate nature in which you gave advice. Sometimes, it not what you say but how you say. Great advice for a young lady ❤

God bless you for that message SAS we don’t want her to become a Ja Morant . Listen up Angel , some people want you to fail . 🙏🏽💯

I listened to Stephen A Smith commentary and agreed to your comments.There is a change in her.Temptation is REAL!!!!! MR SMITH YOU HIT IT RIGHT!!!!!

THANK YOU STEPHEN FOR GIVING THAT ADVICE TO ANGEL. I AM PRAYING FOR ANGEL.

SA hit the nail right on the head and he maintained her dignity as well as empathised with what could possibly be happening without offending. This is how you know she’s really liked and ppl want to see her succeed.

Stephen A Smith is becoming a father figure to our people. Thats what real men do to a suffering generation. ❤

Excellent❣️ On target, on time - so glad she’s back now & I wish Angel AND THE TEAM continued success!!!

Coach Mulkey is doing what is right for team& in angel case to help her get focused on the team& and what is important to help her in this journey & it will be better for her in the long-term.

SA providing guidance to the community. Well appreciated!

Well said, Sir! 👏🏼 Many athletes (male & female) should not only hear these words so marvelously stated but adhere to them. Thank you, Stephen A for a much needed message for all. 😊

The BEST words I have ever heard Mr. S. Smith speak. I love Angel's play and I do hope she takes to heart the words spoken by Mr. Smith. Angel do not let your up become your fall.

Challenging this wonderful young woman and athlete to be accountable for all that she is. Fantastic.

Well said Stephen A. Smith you could never said it better 👏

This is a Father’s Heart message to be said and heard!!! All young ladies, please take heed. Praise God, Stephen A. Smith, for your candid response in love!!!

Angel don't go down the wrong road i have faith you will figure this out ❤️ Love for you young lady ❣️

Stephen A, that might be the best advice I have ever heard! College athletes are in a very gray area right now with this NIL era and I agree 100% with what you said. Thank you for giving an unbiased evaluation on this situation and giving that young lady those words to think about and use as encouragement!

That would make me sad for Angel Reese if everything Stephen A. Smith said happen to be true. I pray that she may come down to earth. She has so much talent and charisma.

This is the realist Message any brother can say to Ms Reese.Keep going foward and careful the people you hang with.

SO GLAD YOU SAID IT STEPHEN A SO RESPECTFULLY ALSO I MUST SAY AND ITS ALL LOVE MS ANGEL PLZ DONT TAKE IT ANY OTHER WAY

We encouraged her in her shenanigans including me! I am so sorry! She just needs redirection! Focus Angel please! Well said SAS!

Well articulated. Life is a beautiful thing when you are wining. Inspiring words.

Thank you sir,, beautiful words of wisdom,, 🙏 I hope and pray that Miss Angela Reese receive this message powerful,, to God be the Glory 💪❤️💯

SAS said that beautifully, fatherly, and respectfully. Good Job! Listen Up @AngelaReese #AngelaReese

Thank you Stephen A. I hope that Angel receives the love that you, me and millions of people feel for her. She has some chives to make. She will be better for.🌹

Very well said Stephen A.

Thank you for being candid and caring enough about this young sister to speak words of wisdom and guidance!!! Much needed always from those in positions like yours to guide young people along the way!!! Heed to the words spoken Ms Angel!!!

Love this! I pray this message reaches Angel/ No judgment, no speculations. It's just real talk and conversation a parent would have with their daughter in the same position. I've seen so many broadcasters and media not remain neutral as this. This is well said.

Angel is no victim. She is her own problem.

He is a very good speaker and his words are lifting 🥹🥹🥹

Steven A. 👏👏👏👏👏 luv the message I'm sure it resignates with alot of people I wish AR nothing but the best 💯

This is amazing advice. Angel, just follow that little girl in you who was talented, beautiful, charismatic, and kind. She will take you further than money and fame ever will. I’m rooting for you, Angel Reese ❤️🙏🏽 You have a lot of pressure on you, but look within even through the chaos and noise. 👏🏽

Yes! There we go! She was definitely feeling herself. Thank you sas

Steve hit the Nail on the Head!!! Angel Reese get your ish together!! 😮

Great advice for many young rising young athletes male and female # Steven Smith

Well said Mr. Smith, Ms. Reese please listen

I hope you're listening Angel!! SAS thanks for the teachable moments👏👏We want you to win on and off the court!

Stephen A nailed this 👏👏

I love angel Reese and I wish her nothing but the best it's not over until God says it's over 🙏🏽

Thank you Mr. Smith, I appreciate you taking the time to say these words to this very talented and beautiful young lady. It is very hard to get to the top and so easy to fall off.

I saw this coming from a mile away. Humility is always important in life!

I think she showed her true character a long time ago.

Pride comes before the fall, and a haughty spirit before destruction!

WOW Steven A. Thank you that was brilliant this is what all our young people needs to hear am a Father and if anyone give my children Great advice like that I be proud to say Thank You to them. So Thank you Steven A. Smith ❤🙏🏿

I hope she sees this and whoever is advising her. She’s blessed but staying humble and focused is the key

This dude is spot on. I love this take and hope the best for her. We need her at her absolute best. #GeauxTigers

S.A. is spot on as i pray 🙏🏿 she has great mentors and protectors around her navigating the rough road ahead!!! She is 21 and enjoying the new found fame however BE CAREFUL AS NOT EVERYONE HAS YOUR BEST INTEREST AT HAND!!!

Well said, I hope she is listening, pretty Lady come back down to earth.

As an LSU fan I love and respect our team, and high praise to Angel for her huge contribution. I hope they get things worked out so we can see her back on the court. Huge respect to Coach Mulkey for taking a hard line while refusing to throw her under the bus.

I MUST say WELL said, Stephen A.!

Sounds like a message from a father to his daughter. Well done sir, well done

This was a message we’ve all needed to hear; Angel, her fans, and her critics. Thank you.

Im not even a Stephen A fan....but damn....as a Dad....bro....youre spot on. You literally sounded like that was your daughter and you were talking to her. Props. She needs to hear it, most daughters don't, I've raised 4 now. People dont realize that sometimes you have to talk harder to the girls than you do the boys. True story

Well said. I hope Angel sees this. It has so much meaning.

Stephen A covered this story in a such a respectful caring manner. Angel you have Shaq as a big brother and mentor as well. It's ok to take a mental break and hit refresh! I believe Stephen A is hoping you see this video think about it and understand he wants to see you win. 🙏🙏🙏

Love this genuine advice. Hope to see Angel playing again soon. Blessings. ❤

I hope she is listening to Stephen A. Smith. He makes sense! I hope Angel Reese stays balanced and doesn't let this fame CRAP go to her head! I call it CRAP because you can come down real fast from your FAME. Stay a lady always!!!! She is beautiful! She is talented!

Wise words…I gain more and more respect for you mr smith the more I watch you salute…

Word Stephen A. That talented young lady is exactly that. Her coach has wisdom and expertise. Learn from the best and emulate the best. There's many more chapters to your life. Hopefully you will be able to achieve what your coach has already achieved. All the best to you and your team this season.

Very well said. Something we can all take in from that. ❤

No one is bigger than the team. Honestly no one knows we can speculate but she is 21 years old. SAS you made some good points.

Man I honestly wish I had the opportunities some of these athletes have.

Well Said Mr. Smith and needed to be said I agree with you 💯

Very well said without offending or condescending. Just loving.

Many will love you when you're doing well, and the same people will bash you when you are not. The deals are coming because you're popular and the same deals will stop when you do or say something that hinders your image. Stephen A. your advice is vital, and I hope Angel is listening.

Couldnt have said it better. Well done. Reese will grow up.

Love this, Stephen Smith! Great advice to Reese.

This is straight out fatherly advice. Nothing but the truth on this one.

Coach Mulky is doing her job. Angel Reese is not doing her job of going to class. Thank you Steven A. for that beautiful message to Angel, and it also applies to all those young college student athletes, don’t blow your chances.

SAS killed it. Everyone should listen to this.

Keep your mind right.....I am looking forward to seeing you back on the court Angel.....I am pulling for you.

He stated this very respectfully. And he didn't make accusations. He didn't yell.. He is asking sincere questions..

| not the biggest SAS fan, but you have to hand it to him when he nails it. This is top tier in displaying the exact manner in which to point out potential pitfalls and the way to combat them with the clarity and empathy that a legitimately talented young star like Angel deserves. Whether or not she is contributing to her own current issues (which i suspect she is), you will not find a more measured & intentional take on this young star, this young black female star, than this one. not an ounce of judgment or “hate”, just clear nuggets of wisdom & perspective. she would benefit from seeing this. props to SAS.

My goodness steven A killed this… spot on hopefully she can understand this is given in love 💯🙏

Mr. Smith has seen it all in his lifetime. The rise and fall of many talented players in the world of sports. His message to many athletes is spot on! Bravo and respectfully well said. We need more sports journalist to share their experiences and messages.

Stephen A. I live here in B.R. and am close to some of the girls on the team. I must say you did a very good job with this report and you hit the NAIL ON THE HEAD with your views

VERY POWERFUL HOPE SHE WATCHES THIS AND TAKES HEED🙏 TEAM ANGEL

Money and fame ain’t easy to deal with especially when you’re young. I know Lebron has nothing to do with this but that’s why I respect Bron so much bc dude had 3 times as much fame and money at 18 years old straight out of high school. And to this day he’s still focused and disciplined, which is the hardest thing to do when you have money and fame. Staying Focus and Disciplined

Great serenade and admonishing at the same time.

Well spoken Steve, thanks for taking the time to encourage this talented student watch,pray and remember to be humble in the storm without selling your her soul,

And this is why Stephen A will still reign as the top dog as these podcast/shows continue to grow. We can all see the writing on the wall where athletes are taking over this realm of entertainment. Stephen A/ Joe Rogan will be the few that still stand once the Smoke clears....well said well explained and hopefully that young lady hears this.

Thanks Stephen A. I saw this coming last year even before lsu won the title. Glad you spoke on it. Love you man. Note arrogance and attitude can derail anyone. Ms. Reese just get it together and play ball.

That was a phenomenal discourse. Very well articulated, very on point with the message. Angel is an outstanding athlete. She is a proven Champion. She is by no means done with it, but maybe she needs to step back off the celebrity part of it and get back to the basics of what got her to this point in the first place. HARD WORK on the court. Every practice and every team function. Kim Mulkey will not mess around when it comes to the welfare of HER TEAM. This is a proven team that won it all last season, and make no mistake...She is going for another one. There is no room on this LSU team for any celebrity status BULLSHIT. The rest of the team is performing just fine, to include the transfers and Freshmen!!! The world does NOT revolve around the new millionaire Angel Reese and she needs to realize that.

Steven A. I appreciate your platform, my brother . Your statement was very powerful. I hope this young lady is listening.

I like these videos where Stephen A clearing all the smoke! That's giving back! Kudos Mr. Stephen A!

I always tell people that the higher you climb the ladder the MORE WORK is required

Thank you Stephen Smith great commentary - hope she gets the message!

PREACH I TRY TO TELL MY SON THIS SAME THING. LOVED THIS. PERIOD.