ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith delivered his latest comments regarding former ESPN colleague Dan Le Batard on Saturday as the longtime sports personalities continue their public war-of-words over the state of sports media.
Appearing on his self-titled YouTube show, Smith looked to clear the air about still being friends with Le Batard, his friend of “over 20 years,” despite their recent spats. However, the 55-year-old reiterated he still didn’t appreciate Le Batard’s perspective, which first made headlines in March after he criticized Smith’s impact on sports media.
“Dan and I have spoken off the air because I went at him before I went on vacation because I didn’t appreciate some of the bulls--- he was saying on his show,” Smith said. “And I still don’t. Just because I don’t like what you said doesn’t mean you’re not my friend. We can disagree and still be friends.”
