Stephen A. Smith says the oldsters upset over his latest Jeffrey Epstein take are similar to him — they’re allowed to have their very own opinions. Solely distinction?? He makes thousands and thousands for his.

TMZ Sports activities caught up with SAS in New York Metropolis this week following his look on Chris Cuomo‘s “NewsNation” present … which resulted in some flak for saying he did not care if the lifeless financier’s rumored “consumer listing” ever got here to gentle — nor ought to the general public.

His tackle the Epstein “listing” — which some of us imagine included names of shoppers to whom underage ladies have been trafficked — upset a variety of viewers … and Smith gave us his response in three elements.

“Quantity two, I receives a commission for mine.”

Truthful sufficient … we’re speaking concerning the richest man at ESPN right here.

“Quantity three, and most significantly, it is my opinion based mostly on the information that is introduced. I am not getting private, I am not deriding or denigrating anyone. I am simply calling it like I see it when requested or when it is a part of my job.“

Smith’s stance should not come as a shock — he shares his ideas together with his chest and barely backs down. Bear in mind, LeBron James confronted SAS at a Lakers recreation over a tackle his son, Bronny James.

So, do not count on SAS to again down on this one, both.