ESPN and Omaha Productions today announced a new NBA-focused alternate presentation – NBA in Stephen A’s World – will debut Wednesday, October 26, on ESPN2 and ESPN+. NBA in Stephen A’s World will feature popular ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith and will accompany select ESPN NBA games throughout the season.
NBA in Stephen A’s World will regularly feature high-profile guest appearances from the worlds of sports, entertainment and media. In addition, the presentations will include ESPN NBA commentators, live polls, social media interaction and viewer participation. The set designs will replicate Stephen A. Smith’s home living room setup. NBA in Stephen A’s World is co-executive produced by ESPN, Stephen A. Smith and Peyton Manning.
The October 26 debut episode will include live coverage from the red carpet of Disney Films’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever premiere. NBA in Stephen A’s World will originate from ESPN television studios in New York, N.Y. or Los Angeles, Calif.
Stephen A. Smith is entering his second season as an analyst on ESPN and ABC’s NBA Countdown pregame show, which precedes marquee NBA games throughout the regular season and NBA Playoffs, including the NBA Finals. Smith is also a co-host of ESPN’s First Take.
Stephen A. Smith:
“Anytime I have an opportunity to engage in NBA talk makes me ecstatic. The fact that I’m able to co-produce it with Omaha Productions, along with ESPN, has me even more hyped. Whatever the games, whatever the time, whatever the date, I’ll be ready, especially since no one has seen me in this format before — literally like being in my living room, watching a game with friends and fans from all over. I just can’t wait. I wish this were starting today.”
David Roberts, ESPN Head of NBA and Studio Production:
“This exciting, special presentation pairs two of our most vibrant entities – the NBA and Stephen A. Smith. It’s evident to anyone who watches and listens to Stephen A. that he is fully immersed in the NBA and the culture of the league. We’re proud to once again partner with Omaha Productions and we can’t wait for NBA fans to experience Stephen A. Smith in a way they’ve never seen before.”
NBA in Stephen A’s World will also be available to stream on the ESPN App.
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