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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, and Tim Kurkjian remember Hall of Fame baseball player Willie Mays with the news of his passing at 93 years old. We react to breaking news from Detroit as the Pistons fire Head Coach Monty Williams after one season. Stephen A. and Mad Dog debate which hallowed NBA franchise is the best of all time: the Lakers or the Celtics? Mad Dog tells us what he's mad about this week.
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Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and Brian Windhorst to debate whether or not Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum are top 5 players in the NBA. Monica McNutt also joins the show and the crew to discuss where the Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving duo ranks in the all-time backcourts after their loss in the Finals. The crew also debates whether or not the Celtics will be the next NBAs dynasty. Lastly, they wonder how Stephen Curry's career would be different if he was drafted by the Knicks.
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Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter and Brian Windhorst and they react to the Celtics' series-sealing victory over the Mavericks in Game 5 of the Finals. The crew also debates whether or not Jaylen Brown was the correct choice for Finals MVP, and whether or not Jayson Tatum silenced all the critics. They also weigh in on whether or not this was Kyrie Irving's last chance to win another championship, and Luka Doncic's image possibly being tarnished by his performance. Lastly, Monica McNutt joins the the crew to debate where the Celtics rank among the best franchises in the NBA.
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Stephen A. Smith is joined by Andraya Carter, Brian Windhorst and Jay Williams to debate whether or not Kyrie Irving has something to prove tonight against the Celtics. Stephen A. and J-Will also weigh in on the Lakers targeting JJ Redick as their next head coach. The crew discusses whether Klay Thompson unfollowing the Warriors on social media something or nothing. Lastly, they give their predictions for Game 5 of the NBA Finals tonight.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Brian Windhorst, Andraya Carter, and Jay Williams debate what the biggest reason would be for the NBA Finals to see a Game 6. And, what does Kyrie have to do to prove he can win in front of a rowdy Boston crowd? Stephen A. and Andraya debate if Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark are the next great sports rivalry. Stephen A. reacts to Gervonta "Tank" Davis' big win over Frank Martin this weekend and tells us who he should fight next.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith, Kendrick Perkins, and Brian Windhorst debate if Luka Doncic will go off in a must-win Game 4 against the Celtics and if Jaylen Brown is a lock to win Finals MVP. The crew gives their takes on why the Lakers didn't make a more enticing job offer to Dan Hurley. Joe Fortenbaugh joins the show to give us his best bets for this weekend's NBA Finals action. We decide who we would cast as our crew in a First Take movie.
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