Pokémon fans are actively supporting the idea of having renowned sports commentator Stephen A. Smith become the new voice of the Pokédex, the digital encyclopedia that helps trainers learn more about the creatures they encounter. One argument is that the Pokédex has had many different voices, and fans now want to hear Smith's voice.

Stephen A. SmithImage: x.comIt all started with an episode of The Stephen A. Smith Show, where Smith was asked the unusual question of who would win a basketball game — the legendary Pokémon Mewtwo or NBA star LeBron James. Although struggling to pronounce Mewtwo's name, Smith concluded that the Pokémon's psychic abilities would give it an advantage over James. His amusing and confident analysis of this hypothetical situation sparked a wave of enthusiasm among franchise fans.

The idea of adding a sports commentator's voice to the game quickly gained traction online. User X even created a comedic video overlaying Smith's voice onto a scene from the anime where Ash's rival Gary uses a Pokédex to scan Mewtwo. This video garnered over 4.6 million views.

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