Stephen A. Smith may not have much to do with the many games telecast on ESPN but he’s being paid as if he is. The “First Take” host, known for his unfiltered sports commentary and soaring oratorical skills,

Stephen A. Smith—one of the most recognizable figures in sports media—has agreed to a new deal to remain with ESPN for at least the next five years. According to Andrew Marchand of The Athletic, Smith has agreed to a new lucrative deal with ESPN that will pay him at least $100 million over the next five years.

The money was never in doubt, Stephen A. Smith has contended about his just-announced new 5-year, $100M contract. “The money was agreed to in October,” Smith told Front Office Sports last month, saying the sticking points were more about broader topics Smith wanted to engage with,