'12 Years No. 1'. Stephen A. Smith wants a five-year, $100 million contract with ESPN

Stephen A. Smith spoke about his financial inquiries.

The ESPN anchor's contract is coming to an end in 2025. In the summer it was reported that the channel is ready to offer the expert 18 million dollars a year for 5 years.

Now Smith is negotiating a 5-year, $100 million contract.

“That's right. I always want to get as much as I can to the best of my ability. Not going to apologize for that, I'm a capitalist.

You watch the industry, how much money is spinning around here, how much people get paid, how much they bring in. Look at the ratings and the revenue.

Dak Prescott (quarterback of the NFL club Dallas Cowboys) just signed a contract for 240 million. He will make 60 a year. He's won 2 of 8 playoff games.

I've been number 1 for 12 years. I'm better in the cut of our industries. I know exactly what I'm worth and I'm not going to apologize for it.