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Kendrick Perkins, Brian Windhorst and Udonis Haslem debate whether new Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick, needs LeBron James to buy in more or Anthony Davis. They also weigh in on Paul George's comments comparing Bronny James to Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. Kimberley A. Martin and Sam Acho also join the show to discuss which quarterback gives the Steelers a better shot to win their division; Russell Wilson or Justin Fields? The entire crew comes together to debate the best athletes they've ever seen. Lastly, Big Perk and UD pick their next young superstar to win their first NBA championship.
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Kendrick Perkins, Udonis Haslem, and Brian Windhorst holding it down in the studio with no Stephen A to discuss the Lakers hiring J.J. Redick as their new head coach. Also, the crew debates the best spot for Paul George next season. Things get heated with a huge debate around the biggest threat to the Celtics. Bart Scott and Kimberley A. Martin join the show to discuss if this season will impact Aaron Rodgers' legacy.
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In this episode, Stephen A. Smith is out but we have plenty to debate with Monica McNutt, Brian Windhorst, and Udonis Haslem including whether or not JJ Redick and the Lakers are a good fit. Damien Woody and Kimberley A. Martin are here to break down which AFC East QB has the most to prove this season. Joe Fortenbaugh gives us his best bets so you can cash in on this weekend's action. And, the crew gets heated in a debate over which championship team is most likely to threepeat: the Las Vegas Aces, the UConn Huskies, or the Kansas City Chiefs?
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In this episode, Stephen A. is away so the crew is here to play. Brian Windhorst, Monica McNutt, and Udonis Haslem discuss if Luka's playoff run has increased or diminished his standing in the league and which team in the West should be favorites next season. Plus, we debate which team would give Paul George the best chance to win a title: the Knicks, the Clippers, or the 76ers? Kimberley A. Martin and Damien Woody ask if this should be Dak Prescott's last season in Dallas. No team is safe as we decide which fan base is the most entitled in sports.
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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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