Stephen A. Smith, the star of ESPN’s “First Take,” has stepped back from his full-time role on “NBA Countdown” to focus on other commitments, having negotiated this change during his recent five-year, $100 million contract renewal with ESPN. While he will make guest appearances on “NBA Countdown,” he emphasized that he no longer has the time for regular participation due to his busy schedule.
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