Stephen A. Smith’s hilarious ‘Barbie’ themed outfit choice on First Take sees ridicule from NBA community: “dressed like the gay aunty”

Stephen A. Smith has been a regular host and guest on the ESPN First Take program alongside presenter Molly Qerim since 2015. The analyst has been famous for his bold comments and hot takes for a long time now.

While it is unclear whether his antics are there to get a reaction out of people or merely a representation of himself, the viewership numbers have remained somewhat significant, potentially owing to his contributions.

Stephen A. Smith wears hilarious pink outfit on First Take

Stephen A. Smith’s amusing outfit on First Take, which was a Barbie-themed get-up including a salmon-pink bright shirt with a banded collar and red-tinted spectacles, had many spectators laughing.

The 55-year-old expert called himself a “businessman” while in Sin City, and he is apparently looking forward to Saturday’s highly anticipated boxing battle. Smith said, “You know, usually I don’t come to work dressed like this. But when you’re chilling in Las Vegas, Sin City, what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” establishing the mood for the big fight’s eve.

Molly Qerim, the show’s host, joked about Stephen A.’s daring outfit by asking, “Who let him out of the house?”

NBA community ridicules Stephen A. Smith’s outfit choice

After Stephen A. Smith was seen in his hilarious outfit, on First Take, sports fans around the world had different opinions on it. Even the co-host on the show found the outfit to be funny, yet fun, as Smith was excited to be in Vegas.

The fans also participated in the discussion, with some enjoying Smith’s sassy Las Vegas getup. One spectator called him “super sassy,” while another pointed out his carrying sunglasses. They took to Twitter and said,

“Quality meme material right here”

“Steven A showing his age now. He did something my 75yr dad would do. He clearly thought those were men’s glasses when he took them off the rack, but won’t admit he made a mistake,” another user said.

“Dressed like the gay aunties you see once a year 🤣” added another commentator.

James stated, “When a Black woman rolls her eyes on National TV, you know you full of it lol 😂”

Another user came up with a different name, “Calling him Stephen J. Blige today.”

What are your thoughts on his new looks? Let us know in the comments below!

Sami Haider

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Sami Haider is an NBA writer at SportsKnot. His foray into basketball scriptwriting started in 2020, when he was enthralled by the Los Angeles Lakers' NBA championship victory. His previous experience was limited to dribbling and dunking as a neighborhood kid. His insightful writings show how much he loves the sport. His writing goes beyond numbers and scores, giving readers a unique viewpoint on the players, teams, and events that define the basketball scene. Whether you're a die-hard fan or a casual observer, Sami's work is essential for anybody trying to expand their knowledge and love of the NBA.

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