Stephen A. Smith says the parents upset over his current Jeffrey Epstein take are identical to him — they’re allowed to have their very own opinions. Solely distinction?? He makes tens of millions 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 “shopper checklist” ever got here to mild — nor ought to the general public.

His tackle the Epstein “checklist” — which some people imagine included names of purchasers to whom underage ladies had been trafficked — upset a whole lot of viewers … and Smith gave us his response in three components.

“What I’ve to say is that I do not care, and the explanation that I do not care is as a result of everyone has an opinion, primary,” Smith mentioned.

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

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

“Quantity three, and most significantly, it is my opinion primarily based 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 along with his chest and infrequently backs down. Bear in mind, LeBron James confronted SAS at a Lakers recreation over a tackle his son, Bronny James.

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