Overview

• Samantha Smith, 17, joined her father on the court during Game 6 of the NBA Finals on ESPN as part of Bring Your Daughter to Work Day.
• She quickly found her footing on camera, quipping “I’m talking here” and expressing gratitude for the experience.
• She selected the Oklahoma City Thunder to win Game 6, defying her father’s expectation and sparking a playful on-air moment.
• Beyond her live debut, Samantha has acting roles in Peacock’s “The Best Man: The Final Chapters” and Disney+’s “Saturdays” and leads her high school theater productions.
• Stephen A. Smith has credited his daughters for renewing his spirit after his mother’s death, highlighting the bond that underpinned her TV appearance.