Steven A Smith still defends Shannon sharp mistakes happen accidents happen it's just that simple Stephen A Smith defended Shannon sharp on the stepen A Smith show emphasizing that the recent incident involving sharp on Instagram live was an accident Smith clarified that sharp committed no crime and praised him for handling the situation with honesty and transparency he criticized those who blew the incident out of proportion and re rated that sharp remains an important part of ESPN Smith's message was clear mistakes happen and sharp has nothing to be ashamed of please subscribe to my channel