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BET@bet They called him a “quitter.” They never knew the real story. For the first time, Za’Darius Smith opens up about what really happened when he stepped away from football to spend time with his mother, the depression and pain he faced after losing her, and how returning to the game with the @atlantafalcons is helping him heal. You never know what someone is going through. ❤️ A real, grown conversation of #ForTheFellas featuring JR Smith, Charles Oakley, Za’Darius Smith, Justin Tinsley, and Brian McIntosh. Watch NOW on @BET’s YouTube. #LinkInBio Executive Producers: @brittianycierra @_iambmac Host: @_iambmac Director: @hunterevolvedcinema Editors: @brikliam Stylist: @desyreenicole @toddpatrick.us
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@pack_8clap1 They aren't journalist for black athletes they never tell there story they create the headline
@fineass_siani you quit in the MIDDLE of the season of the eagles & said NOTHING so yes we called you a quitter! a simple “family issues” statement could’ve been a lil better context but you said nothing shit we thought kash doll did something 🤣
@yuriyandriyashchuk Happy to have Z here!🙏Go Falcons!
@gb_s_finest Beautiful
@somuchbeauty87 I’d like to know if him taking a leave of absence was an option for the eagles and if not, shame on them. He should not have been forced to choose early retirement in order for him to spend time with his family and grieve.
@ivy_xoxo1 Prayers 🙏🏾
@jlatodd 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
@jarrelalways_win losing your moms makes you lose all your energy frfr
@ms_money08 ❤️
@therealdramabeezy Big ups bro
@ash_so_amazn I'm glad he's back . Able to tell his story ... and the media is not making it about his relationship
@sanders.arius I love this so much and so glad I found this. Real conversations with genuine unapologetic people. I hate that athletes don’t have anyone to talk to because someone wants something in return. @zadariussmith hit my line anytime champ!
@tonya.bell.7921 He Is NOT a quitter
@carameljudy_jettson88 Bless him wow it comes in three's ❤️🙏
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