Why Did ESPN Fire Bill Walton & Steven A Smith?

[Interminator]

They were definetly one of the better odd couples for NBA Shootaround, hilarity would ensue whenever Bill Walton began to give his opinion.

They were much more entertaining than Magic/Wilbon/Barry.

[SAKOTXA]

**** i was about to make this thread, lol

[Younggrease]

All I know is that Wilbon is horrible at this...he needs to be fired ASAP. He sounds like he is always looking for angles for his next column

[ShawnieMac06]

Walton's been back home in San Diego, due to ongoing back issues, and Smith left ESPN on May 1st, although I don't know whether it was on his terms or was forced out.

[phoenix18]

They were definetly one of the better odd couples for NBA Shootaround, hilarity would ensue whenever Bill Walton began to give his opinion.

They were much more entertaining than Magic/Wilbon/Barry.

What happened to all the Stephen A. hate? I thought that his show was great as well, he had interviews that no one else could get.

[04mzwach]

They cost too much money? They didn't want to do it anymore? They both were annoying?

YOU'RE THE FANS! YOU CHOOSE!

[KeylessEntry]

I definitely miss Bill Walton.

[Kobe Jnr]

did walton get fired??

guess no Steven A Smith on the nba draft...... good times

[Foster5k]

I actually like Wilbon, but he really doesn't know what hell he is talking about, when he is doing NBA analysis.

I think Steven A. Smith wanted more money, and since he didn't get what he wanted, he left. He might be doing something, in the entertainment business, in the future or something, of that nature.

Bill Walton was pretty good.

The only people that I liked, during the NBA Finals, were Mark Jackson, JVG, Magic Johnson, the guy with the fake eye, and the other announcer, with Mark and Jeff.

Barry and Wilbon sucked. Seriously

[1~Gibson~1]

smith's contract ran out i think

[globarticles]

Bill Walton & Stephen A are probably my most favorite commentator/analyst. They don't always make good analysis but damn it they were mad entertaining!

[depletedW]

Because steven a. smith sucked.

He was horrible. His anger and ego became so tiresome.
You can only play the role of angry black man for so long before it wears on everyone.

[dab0yech0]

did walton get fired??

guess no Steven A Smith on the nba draft...... good times

I remember when he said Josh Smith was gonna bust and regret entering the draft

[Showtime]

Walton wasn't fired, he's had health issues with his back.

[chitownsfinest]

I remember when he said Josh Smith was gonna bust and regret entering the draft

I'm pretty sure the reason him and everyone else is going to be sad about no more Steven A. Smith in the draft is no more of this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvJGg...e=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAB5l...e=channel_page
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Naqxr...e=channel_page