Stephen A. Smith is one of the best analysts in the game, and that has not changed over the years. Overall, you may not like his opinions, but you have to respect his craft all of these years into the game. Although he tends to get a lot of flack, he keeps pushing the limits, and it's hard not to love that. That said, Smith has had a lot to comment on as of late. For instance, there is the current situation with Ja Morant. Morant recently got suspended by the league, but now, he is set to return.
Moreover, Morant recently sat down with Jalen Rose where he explained that he has sought counseling for stress and anxiety. While many are happy for Morant, they feel like one week isn't enough time to get your head right. Fans believe his return is premature and could lead to a regression back to his old ways. Overall, there is no telling what will actually happen. However, Stephen A. is urging for an abundance of caution right now. As he explained on First Take, he is not convinced that Morant is out of the woods.
Stephen A. Isn't Sold
"It does not seem realistic, to me, that Ja Morant could have solved all the issues he has alluded to having in just 10 days," Stephen A. explained. In fact, these are comments that were immediately back up by Jay Williams. Williams has gone through his own struggles, so he knows what he's saying here. "I really want him to be okay when it's all said and done," Williams said. "To truly address issues of anxiety and stress, you gonna need more than a week to do that."
Smith has been adamant about Morant getting help since the beginning. Furthermore, while he has criticized the young man, he has also urged for compassion given everything that has gone on. Needless to say, Smith wants Morant to win. Whether or not he has the tools to do so right now, remains to be seen. Be sure to let us know your thoughts on the situation, in the comments below.