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Stephen A. Smith, Andraya Carter, Udonis Haslem, and Seth Greenberg react live to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley as their next head coach. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give you the best bets in sports as we get closer to the weekend. The crew debates how much pressure is on Jayson Tatum to win his first NBA title. Stephen A. discusses how Celtics fans should handle Kyrie in Boston. Lastly, the crew shares their picks for the NBA Finals matchup.
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Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Andraya Carter, and Adrian Wojnarowski react live to the breaking news that the Los Angeles Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley as their next head coach. Udonis Haslem joins the show to discuss which player needs to set the tone first in the NBA Finals. Lastly, the crew shares their quick takes on Tua's new physique, Dak's expectations this season, and A'ja Wilson's historic performance last night against the Dallas Wings.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith and Chris "Mad Dog" Russo debate if Luka and Kyrie are the best offensive backcourt in NBA history and which team has the edge in The Finals. It's Wednesday so you know what that means! Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week. The crew decides whose career they'd rather have: Aaron Rodgers or Eli Manning? Mad Dog gives us his list of the top 5 all-time sports duos.
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Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo" and Brian Windhorst discuss the impact Kristaps Porzingis will have on the Celtics winning the NBA championship since he hasn't played in over a month due to injury. The crew also discusses LeBron James' best running mates after he expressed happiness and disdain seeing former teammate Kyrie Irving in the Finals without him. They also weigh in on James Harden's career after he spoke about "wanting to be remembered as a winner." Lastly, football analyst Louis Riddick joins the show to debate whether or not the Cowboys should make a long-term commitment to quarterback Dak Prescott.
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Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe and Monica McNutt discuss the careers of Luka Doncic and Jayson Tatum. Booger McFarland joins the show to debate the top priority for the Cowboys: extending Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb or Micah Parsons? The crew also reflects on the life of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Larry Allen who passed away at 52 yesterday. Stephen A. and Shannon also weigh on the player making a bigger impact in the NBA Finals; Kyrie Irving or Jaylen Brown? Lastly, Shannon makes his prediction for the first couple games of the NBA Finals.
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Stephen A. Smith, Shannon Sharpe, Monica McNutt, and Chiney Ogwumike have a huge debate surrounding the WNBA players' treatment of star rookie Caitlin Clark during games. Also, the crew discusses how Caitlin Clark and the rest of the rookie class is impacting the WNBA this season. Lastly, they share their thoughts on Kyrie's reflections during his tenure with the Celtics.
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