STEPHEN A. SMITH was despatched a stark warning by his broadcast rival Charles Barkley.

The ESPN presenter, 57, is likely one of the largest names in sports activities tv as he hosts First Take and earns $20 million per 12 months.

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Smith made a shock look with a cameo on Regulation & Order – the place he performed a sports activities agent who was killed in Central Park.

The US Solar revealed talks are underway over two “dream” $6m movie gives as he tries to interrupt into Hollywood.

And Stephen A. has even been tipped to go for the presidency – and Donald Trump stated: “I might like to see him run”.

However Barkley, 62, laid out some exhausting truths to Smith.

The previous NBA MVP, who was minimize off mid-flow on TNT’s Contained in the NBA on Sunday, stated on Outkick’s Don’t @ Me with Dan Dakich: “Stephen A.’s a buddy of mine, however he must cease proper now.

“My pals near me give me loads of credit score. And I’m not blowing my very own horn, I wish to be on TV as much less as doable, to be trustworthy with you.

“That’s why I solely do a few commercials a 12 months. I don’t go on a bunch of reveals.

“Much less is extra. As a result of the extra you do, the much less folks take you severe.

“And I don’t really feel the necessity to seize each dime at my disposal.

“I’ve been arguing with my agent. He says, ‘We will do 5 to seven commercials a 12 months.’ I stated, ‘We’re going to do two commercials a 12 months — that’s it. I don’t wish to be on TV on a regular basis.’

“I get sick of seeing myself doing March Insanity on a regular basis.

“However, I don’t wish to be on TV on a regular basis. I don’t do a bunch of TV stuff… as a result of folks get sick of you.

“That’s my No1 factor. Individuals will get sick of you.

“So, I don’t wish to be on TV extra. I wish to be on TV much less.”

Barkley then went on to handle Smith’s appearing aspect hustle.

He continued: “As a matter of reality, I used to be within the studio final night time, and I see he’s going to be on Regulation and Order tonight.

“I imply, he’s already on Normal Hospital. Now, he’s going to be on Regulation and Order tonight.

“I used to be simply laughing. I’m like, ‘Yo, man, you’re beginning to be an excessive amount of proper now. You’re going to be on CNN. You’re going to be on Fox and Buddies. Now, you’re on the Normal Hospital. Now, you’re on Regulation and Order.’

“I’m like, ‘Yo, man, knock it off. Cease being on each TV present.’

“As a result of sooner or later, persons are going to get sick of you, and also you’re going to be like, ‘Yeah, I in all probability did an excessive amount of.’

“However when you do an excessive amount of, it’s too late. After which folks don’t take you critically. And I feel he’s gotta watch out in that side.”

Stephen A. Smith’s journey by media

STEPHEN A. Smith is now the face of ESPN and an govt producer on First Take having initially began working for the corporate again in 2003.

Smith has held varied roles with the community, together with internet hosting radio reveals, SportsCenter contributions, and showing on NBA Countdown.

He was a columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer from 1994 to 2010.

His started as an NBA author earlier than changing into a basic sports activities columnist.

Earlier than that, Smith labored as a reporter with Winston-Salem Journal, the Greensboro Information, and the New York Day by day Information.