Stephen A Smith’s daughter, Samantha Smith, is going viral after appearing on ESPN ahead of the NBA Finals on Thursday night.
The ‘First Take’ host is covering Game 6 and hopefully won’t be multitasking this time around. In any case, his daughter is around to keep him honest, having tagged along for what should be an exciting game of basketball.
Samantha was allowed to introduce herself and say a few words after being spotted courtside. Actually, she managed more than a few – she’s Stephen A.’s daughter, after all.
The internet quickly fell in love with the teen, and she’s trending to the point where her old posts are resurfacing, one of which shows her mimicking her father and pulling it off rather well.
Check her out below:
There have been plenty of Stephen A Smith impressions done over the years, and this is right up there.
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“Stephen A Smith cooked with this kid, she’s hilarious 😭😂😂😂,” someone observed.
Stephen A Smith cooked with this kid, she’s hilarious 😭😂😂😂
— ladidai (@ladidaix) 💋 see linkinbyeo (@ladidaix) June 20, 2025
“S**t hella accurate lmfaoooo,” wrote another.
Shit hella accurate lmfaoooo
— Vypr (@VyperJay) June 20, 2025
““Where’s the defense” 😂😂😂😂 sounded just like him,” claimed a third.
“Where’s the defense” 😂😂😂😂 sounded just like him
— Los (@__OhLos) June 20, 2025
“You know when a mf got charisma and a dope personality tho I can’t hate on her,” said a fourth.
You know when a mf got charisma and a dope personality tho I can’t hate on her
— Brand New 🇮🇹🇺🇸 (@Ronnie2Timez) June 20, 2025
“LMAOOOO 😂😂😂😂 She was spot on with this one 🤣,” one comment read.
LMAOOOO 😂😂😂😂 She was spot on with this one 🤣
— Ronnie's Sister (@twoonefiveniki) June 20, 2025
Stephen A Smith’s Daughter Mimicked Her Dad For A Great Reason
Samantha wasn’t just mocking her dad to be funny, although there would be nothing wrong with that. She posted the clip as a Father’s Day tribute to SAS on Instagram last year, admitting it was a bit scary.
“this was super scary to post because so many people are judgmental, but it’s important to put yourself out there and face your fears❤️ (don’t worry, I’m still a girl!),” she wrote.
It took 52 weeks, but her IG post is going viral now.
