Stephen A. Smith is at it again, leaving fans scratching their heads after a mysterious Instagram post. The ESPN star set social media ablaze with a clip of himself casually boarding an unmarked helicopter, cryptically captioned “On The Move.” But it wasn’t just the mystery that got people talking-it was Stephen A. walking like he was auditioning for a slo-mo action movie, trying to look every bit the superstar. Fans didn’t miss a beat, poking fun at the hilarious swag he brought to the video.
Naturally, the internet demanded answers. Why the helicopter? Where was he going? And more importantly, what was up with that walk? On Wednesday’s episode of First Take, the man himself finally spilled the tea on his aerial adventure, and let’s just say, it’s not who you’d expect.
Stephen A. Smith shows he is the king of ESPN
Turns out, Stephen A. wasn’t just taking any ol’ helicopter ride. Nope, this was Dr. Phil’s chopper. Yep, the man behind America’s favorite TV therapy sessions! “Guess who’s helicopter I was in?” Smith teased the panel, his trademark grin in full effect. “Dr. Phil’s… he’s got this compound in Fort Worth. It’s spectacular!”
Stephen A. Gets the VIP treatment-But did he walk away with life-changing wisdom?
Apparently, Dr. Phil was feeling generous, giving Stephen A. the VIP treatment with a personal tour of his sprawling Texas estate. Stephen A. didn’t hold back, raving about the setup and how special the experience was. But, of course, when you’re hanging out with Dr. Phil, people have questions-specifically, did Stephen A. get any of that famous Phil wisdom?
The answer? You bet. When the panel asked about advice, Smith didn’t hesitate. “Dr. Phil’s a genius,” he said, adding that the TV doc gave him some personal tips. As for what those nuggets of wisdom were, well, Stephen A. kept that part a bit more under wraps.
Dr. Phil has been the king of daytime TV since the ’90s, racking up fans with his tough love approach and no-nonsense advice. He’s also penned multiple self-help books, cementing his place as a go-to for people needing a life tune-up. So, it’s no surprise he’s giving Stephen A. some words to live by.
Maybe, just maybe, Dr. Phil can help Stephen A. create a sports ranking that doesn’t blow up Twitter. Then again, no doctor-not even Dr. Phil-could pull off a miracle like that.
