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 😢🙏🏽

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! 😊

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

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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 ❤

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

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. ❤

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

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

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. 😊

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

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.

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

Well said Mr. Smith, Ms. Reese please listen

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!!!

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.

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!

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.

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!!!

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.🌹

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

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

Well if her mom and Flaujaune mom wasnt arguing and being embarrassingly on the internet, we would never know any of this. Great message Stephen.

Stephen A nailed this 👏👏

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

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

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

Angel is no victim. She is her own problem.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Angel Reese has to understand one thing, "When your star shone brighter, you become a bigger, more attractive target for those who do not have your best interests mind."

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

Very well said Stephen A.

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.

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

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

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

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. 🙏🙏🙏

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 ❤🙏🏿

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

You nailed it well said I hope she’s listening ❤

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

I'm not into sports like that, but this, in general, was sound advice, and delivered with love and compassion. Much respect. I hope she listens. Hell, this motivated me in a general sense. 🙏🏾

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. 👏🏽

Angel Reese”s issues come from this in my opinion: Law #1. Never Outshine The Master Make the people above you feel comfortably superior. When you outshine your masters and bosses, you will inspire fear and insecurity and they will want to punish you. In your desire to please or impress them, do not go too far either, or you might accomplish the opposite. Instead, make your masters appear more brilliant than they are and you will attain the heights of power. 48 Laws of Power

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

whatever is going on with Ms Reece, i pray for her guidance, correction, and redemption. She's still young, she's still discovering, and learning life... I pray her the best 🎉❤

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

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.

| 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.

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,

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

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

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

On Point Thank you hope she hear you!!

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

I MUST say WELL said, Stephen A.!

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

BRUH !!! That was absolutely beautiful and refreshing. I wish more people in an influential position, would publicly reach out to some of these young people, because Lord knows a few of them could use a few words of wisdom. Th & God Bless 💯🙏

Good fatherly advice because these young kids go from nothing to celebs overnight before they even mature enough to handle it. After the party ends and they all do, you still have to face you.❤

She needed to be knocked off her peddlestal a bit. Clearly if u follow her on social media she's been feeling herself and the coach probably has noticed her attitude has changed, work ethic has changed, etc. Saying all that Angel will be fine she just has to check herself and remember what got her all the attention.

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

I was thinking the exact same thing. First of all I notice her numbers are down from last year when they should be up. She's probably not really dialed into the coach these days, so the coach had to show her who is the boss. Don't forget she transferred out of Maryland her home state to LSU. Maryland has a strong program. I grew up in the DMV, used to work at Maryland and took a few classes. I kind of thought she would eventually run into problems at LSU.

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.

Her attitude is exactly why she's being benched. I saw that just in following her behavior on and off the court. It was just a matter of time before it started affecting her game. She's like any other kid. She smelling herself, the difference is, she has money to think it justifies her behavior.

SAS outstanding elder message to our young in general. I hope this is followed by a personal conversation.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

They will love you one minute and spit you out the next. I pray she is listening because we are here for her!!!

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

SAS killed it. Everyone should listen to this.

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

💯!' There's nothing else I can say! He nailed it!

Couldn't have said it better. Reese might need a slice of humble pie for Thanksgiving 😉